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Despite an outpouring of support for Israel in Nassau County, antisemitic attacks in the county have been on the rise in the last decade.

Fighting antisemitism increase on North Shore

In the past decade, the tranquil communities along the North Shore of Nassau County have been rattled by a disturbing surge in antisemitic incidents. Prominent Jewish political figures from both … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/17/23

Rachel Bueno, a staff member at The View Grill, said she was upset with the council’s overdue vote, and added that she thought the RFP process was a facade.

City Council awards restaurant license to KVM Food

The Glen City Council voted on Tuesday to award Kent Monkan, owner of KVM Food Corp., the license to operate the restaurant at the Glen Cove City Golf Course in 2024, subject to negotiations on the … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/17/23

Robert Zimmerman may have lost to George Santos in his hard-fought congressional race last year, but once the congressman’s fabrications over his life were exposed — he made it his mission to ensure Santos was removed from office, and that confidence in the democratic process was restored.

The one man not laughing over George Santos

All eyes — at least in the political world — are on the congressional special election in February to fill the seat that, until last week, was held by the now-expelled George Santos. … more

By Michael Hinman | 12/17/23

Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.

Nassau County takes aim at trans athletes with new executive order

Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, eyes are turning to the county as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ culture war. … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/15/24

Congressman George Santos claims he wants to run for reelection despite the controversy surrounding his background.

Santos claims he’s had a ‘hellish’ first year

During his campaign, Congressman George Santos was believed to be “the full embodiment of the American dream.” His narrative of being an openly gay child of Brazilian immigrants who rose … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/10/23

Andrew Jackson was often dressed as and compared to a king in negative campaign cartoons and depictions due to his authoritarian tendencies.

A look at elections past

This is the second in a series delving into the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. While most people … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/1/24

At Monday’s news conference, Cornnie Kaufman held a photo of her granddaughter, who died of complications of fentanyl consumption. Kaufman was joined by County Legislators Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, far left, Arnold Drucker, Scott Davis and Siela Bynoe.

Call for fentanyl strips intensifies amid opioid crisis

Paige Gibbons had a sleepover with two friends in 2022. Gibbons, of Glen Cove, and one of the other girls bought what they thought was Percocet from an illicit dealer, hoping to ease some of their … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/1/24

Kellen Curry said he was prompted to run for the 3rd C.D. seat by the revelations about George Santos’ lies, as well as the Biden administration’s ‘disgraceful’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Kellen Curry explains why he’s running against Representative George Santos

Kellen Curry spent eight years serving the United States in the Air Force, and after a stint in the private sector, he is looking to return to public service as one of the challengers for U.S. Rep. … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/23/23

A rendering of the proposed development was shared at the meeting.

Development sparks anger, tensions

At a Planning Board meeting on March 5, the atmosphere inside the packed City Hall chamber was charged with anticipation, tension, and anger over another proposed large-scale mixed-use development in … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/15/24

Unaffiliated voters are unable to vote in primaries in New York state.

Will ‘blanks’ decide election outcomes

This is the fourth story in a series exploring the complexities of elections, to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The number of … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/24

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