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Spotted lantern flies are an invasive species originally from China, which experts say should be squashed on sight.

Spotted lanternflies cause a buzz in Sea Cliff

The spotted lantern fly, an invasive species that feeds on plants and trees, has made its way to Long Island’s North Shore. The species has been the focus of recent media attention and Sea … more

By Daniel Offner and Will Sheeline | 9/29/23

Voters will head to the polls on Feb. 13 for the special election between Mazi Melesa Pilip, above, and Tom Suozzi.

Third Congressional District voters weigh in on special election between Pilip and Suozzi

With New York’s 3rd Congressional District facing an unprecedented special election to replace disgraced former Congressman George Santos, all eyes are on the two candidates vying to replace … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/5/24

The 3rd Congressional District's special election is right around the corner. Find out what you need to know to vote.

What voters need to know about voting in the special election for the 3rd Congressional District

As the special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District approaches, voters are gearing up to cast their ballots to fill the vacant seat left by former Congressman George Santos. With … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/1/24

While she is best known as one of America’s most iconic First Ladies, there is much more to Jackie’s story than meets the eye.

Jacqueline Kennedy comes to Sea Cliff Arts Council

America’s most iconic First Lady will be making a trip to Sea Cliff for a unique event titled “Happy Hour with Jackie O.” This upcoming lecture, presented by Ed Lieberman, the … more

By Will Sheeline | 11/10/23

New state budget threatens local schools

Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget for 2024-2025 is sending shockwaves through school districts throughout the North Shore of Long Island. Despite the fact that the governor has … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/23/24

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi has come up with what he terms an ‘Ellis Island solution’ to address immigration issues.

Tom Suozzi has a plan for immigration

Former Congressman Tom Suozzi, who is hoping to recapture his seat in the House of Representatives, says he’s frustrated the federal government isn’t addressing the national immigration … more

By Roksana Amid | 1/5/24

Congressman Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, traveled to Washington for the State of the Union where he managed to take a selfie with the President.

Tom Suozzi snaps a selfie with President Biden at State of the Union

When people living in the 3rd Congressional District watched the State of the Union on Thursday night, they saw images of elected leaders they’ve seen in the newspaper and on television, but … more

By Laura Lane | 3/8/24

Thanks to the funding from the Construction Aid grant, the Gold Coast Public Library expects to have its new building completed by 2025.

Grant money comes in for Locust Valley and Gold Coast libraries

The Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and the Locust Valley Library has together received over $265,000 for both libraries to begin various and extensive construction projects. The funding … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

Tracy Arnold Warzer, Sea Cliff’s new Senior Citizen Program Development Specialist, will create and support programs for the village’s elder community.

A new face will help Sea Cliff’s seniors

In a move aimed at bolstering services and community engagement for senior citizens in Sea Cliff, the village board has appointed Tracy Arnold Warzer as the new Senior Citizen Program Development … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/23/24

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

STAFF REPORT | 3/8/24

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