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Nassau County American Legion Commander Kerry Englander shared some of his goals as the representative of the county’s nearly 30,000 veterans.

Kerry Englander, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime member of American Legion Post 1711 in Levittown, was named Nassau County commander in June. He now oversees efforts to support nearly 30,000 veterans across 52 posts. more

By Daniel Offner | 11/14/24

Long Island Association President Matt Cohen spoke with former Vice President Mike Pence about a range of topics, including his break from Donald Trump, the future of the Republican Party and the importance of upholding constitutional values.

What did Mike Pence say about Jan. 6 at the Long Island Association luncheon?

Former Vice President Mike Pence visited Nassau County and spoke at the the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon, days before Election Day. more

By Roksana Amid | 11/12/24

Eddie Sessa, who now lives in Franklin Square, has a blooming singing career later in life.

How did Frankin Square's Eddie Sessa's singing career take off?

When Eddie Sessa, of Franklin Square, self-recorded “Just A Gigolo” on the Atlantic City boardwalk in the 1980s, he never thought he would be a famous singer 40 years later. more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 11/3/24

For over a decade, spotted lanternflies have been spreading across the Northeast, potentially disrupting native flora and fauna species.

Spotted lanternflies spotted across Long Island

There is a new resident species on Long Island, and it might be making itself at home in backyards across the region. Since 2020, New York State has identified spotted lanternflies throughout the … more

By Jenna Stanco | 8/9/24

Spotted lanternflies spotted across Long Island

There is a new resident species on Long Island, and it might be making itself at home in backyards across the region. Since 2020, New York State has identified spotted lanternflies throughout the … more

By Jenna Stanco | 7/26/24

Despite recent headlines claiming there would be a joro spider invasion in the Northeast, local experts are skeptical about the range of the arachnid’s spread.

Joro spider invasion is a web of lies

The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/21/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Federal judge issues injunction in DACA case

In a significant setback to the Trump administration, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against “Kristjen Nielsen, Donald Trump, et al.,” on Feb. 13, blocking further action … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/21/18