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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.
He served the country. Now, the county.
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
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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
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Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is proud of the work she’s done so far, but has things she would also like to tackle in a second term.
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick seeks second term
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick was elected to represent Senate District 9 in 2022. Now she’s seeking a re-election for a second term. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 58, began her career in public … more
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James Lynch said he wants voters to know he plans to work for everyone.
James Lynch seeks District 9 election
James Lynch was a longtime psychiatrist, helping those struggling with severe mental illness. He saw firsthand what it was like to be poor, at risk of homelessness and underserved. That made him … more
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Dozens of police officers paid their respects to Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini at a mass of Christian Burial on July 22. The 49-year-old retired Port Authority police officer died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida.
Remembering Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini
Family, friends and colleagues gathered at St. William the Abbott R.C. Church in Seaford on Monday to remember the life of Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini. more
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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
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
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
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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