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Zak Malamed has announced his candidacy for the Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District.

Republican Congressman George Santos may have a new challenger. Zak Malamed, 29, has announced he will run in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District, joining three others — Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, former State Sen. Anna Kaplan and law professor Will Murphy. Malamed is running for office for the first time. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/28/23

Discussions about the Village of Sea Cliff Comprehensive Plan continued on May 16, in preparation for the plan’s presentation to the public.

Comprehensive long-range plan for Sea Cliff is nearing completion

Sea Cliff officials took some of the final steps in establishing a Comprehensive Plan to help guide the village into the future. The mayor and board went over some final specifics and thoughts … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/28/23

Town of Oyster Bay files restraining order against Madison Stone & Tile Design in Glen Head

Neighbors of Madison Stone & Tile Design in Glen Head complained to the Town of Oyster Bay Board that the local interior design company has been polluting neighboring properties with no concern … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/28/23

In April, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, far right, and Nick LaLota, second from left, have been outspoken about expelling George Santos from Congress, but voted last week to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, far left, serves on the committee and supports their votes.

Two Long Island House Republicans refer George Santos to Ethics Committee

U.S. Representatives Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota — George Santos’s Long Island colleagues — have been outspoken about the need to expel Santos from the House of … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/28/23

Former Democratic state Sen. Anna Kaplan has officially kicked off her candidacy to run as a challenger in the 3rd Congressional District primary with the release of a video.

Representative George Santos' indictment inspires former State Senator Anna Kaplan to move campaign plan forward

A video released on May 11 by former Democratic State Sen. Anna Kaplan was an official kickoff for her candidacy as a challenger in the 3rd Congressional District primary. The video has already had … more

By Laura Lane | 5/21/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos denied all of the charges against him, taking a page out of the Donald Trump legal defense book by calling the case against him a ‘witch hunt.’

Congressman pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to a 13-count federal indictment in a Central Islip court on Wednesday, where he faced charges of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives. more

By Ana Borruto and Will Sheeline | 5/14/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos briefly addressed reporters after appearing in court, telling them he will still serve in Congress, and will even seek re-election.

George Santos is charged with wire fraud, money laundering

Diana Mueller waited for hours on Wednesday to enter the Central Islip federal courthouse to see U.S. Rep. George Santos arraigned. The Glen Head resident was relieved to hear that the embattled … more

By Laura Lane | 5/14/23

Santos has been in office since January. No longer media shy in the wake of a New York Times expose, he sat down with Herald reporters last week for an interview, discussing his political future, current goals, and scandals that earned him national headlines.

Before indictment, Representative George Santos was ready to reinvent

When he ran for congress last year, there was rarely a question George Santos left unanswered. He rode a red Long Island wave straight to Capitol Hill, helping to lock a slim Republican majority in … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/14/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering

U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos is reportedly facing federal charges, and could appear before a judge as early as Wednesday.

U.S. Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges

U.S. Rep. George Santos could stand in front of a federal judge as early as Wednesday, reportedly facing criminal charges widely believed to be related to how he financed his 2022 congressional campaign in Queens and on Long Island. more

By Ana Borruto | 5/9/23

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