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Michael Giangregorio has spent years working with local politicians on improving the lives of families affected by autism. Now he will get the chance to continue this work — and improve the lives … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 3/19/23

Robert Miles is the Democratic candidate running to replace newly elected state Sen. Steve Rhoads in the Nassau County Legislature. Miles boasts years of experience working for the legislature as an attorney, and hopes to bring that bureaucratic experience to elected office.

Robert Miles wants non-partisan solutions for Nassau

The special election for the Nassau County Legislature seat once held by Steve Rhoads comes Tuesday, Feb. 28, and if Democrats in the district have their way, it will be filled by Robert Miles. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 2/23/23

State Sen. Kevin Thomas, second from left, was joined by Nassau County Legislators Carrié Solages, far left, Debra Mulé and Joshua Lafazan at a news conference to discuss the county’s freezing of property tax assessments for a third consecutive year. County Executive Bruce Blakeman had pledged to fix the entire system of assessments while campaigning against Laura Curran.

Nassau County tax assessments remain frozen

It’s a vital component of the property tax system, yet for the third straight year, Nassau County won’t be conducting a tax assessment of homes and businesses. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 2/16/23

Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.

Peter King debuts new opinion column

Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more

By Michael Hinman | 2/2/23

Affordable housing plan alarms Brian Curran

People have left New York in droves this past decade, and Brian Curran is ready to put that trend at an end. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/23

The latest redistricting map for Hempstead town elected officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked for ahead of the revision last month. Their desire is to see a better chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating ‘minority-majority’ districts.

New town redistricting long way from finish

Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen. At least that was the takeaway during the latest … more

By Ana Borruto | 1/12/23

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

There was a new twist to the long-running struggle over Cleveland Avenue Park after Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have enabled Freeport officials to move forward more quickly with its acquisition and transfer of the land to be transformed into a warehouse development. But village officials say that while the veto might slow down the sale, it’s far from dead.

Hochul veto changes little in Cleveland Avenue park debate

Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill backed by Freeport village officials that could have sped up the sale of the 9-acre athletic field on Cleveland Avenue — an effort opposed by Freeport school district officials who have used that field for decades. more

By Mohamed Farghaly | 1/6/23

Dozens showed up outside of the Hempstead Town Hall to rally for a fair redistricting process. They claim town officials are not looking to properly represent some of the population changes in the town, including a growth in communities filled with people of color.

Town council faces battle over redistricting

Dozens of neighbors rallied outside of Hempstead Town Hall last week demanding transparency, fair representation and free speech in the efforts to draw new lines for six town districts. Those who … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/22/22

U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.

Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged

George Santos faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more

By Michael Hinman | 12/22/22

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