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Ken Moore, Democratic candidate in the 9th Senate District race.

Kaminsky casts long shadow in area Senate race

Todd Kaminsky casts a long shadow in Long Beach and the Five Towns, which make up much of the 9th State Senatorial District. Kaminsky was a state senator for eight years, and chaired the upper … more

By James Bernstein | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

City Council President Karen McInnis said at Tuesday’s council meeting that she had appointed a committee to study ways of getting more LIRR passengers to the beach.

Programs phased out, seniors speak up to council

A group of senior citizens told the City Council Tuesday night that several of their important exercise, recreational and educational programs at the Long Beach Recreation Center had been eliminated, … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by numerous local Pakistani leaders and residents to announce his relief effort for Pakistan in Valley Stream last Friday.

Blakeman announces relief effort for Pakistan

For nearly the past month, Pakistan has been impacted by severe flooding. With at least a third of the country underwater, the flooding hasn’t let up. As of Saturday Sep. 3, the cumulative … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

Mike DeLury, who will represent the Democrats on the ballot in November, is a former Long Beach city councilman.

Brown, DeLury to go head-to-head for Assembly seat

Both Mike DeLury and Ari Brown have hills to climb in their quest to represent an Assembly district that includes the barrier island and the Five Towns. With primaries now out of the way, their … more

By James Bernstein | 9/1/22

Heavy flooding on Riverside Boulevard in the North Park section damaged many basements in the area.

End seen in 7-year wait for bulkheads

Long Beach officials said they hope to wrap up talks next month with the Metropolitan Transportation Administration to settle a seven-year-old dispute that has blocked the construction of bulkheads … more

By James Bernstein | 8/25/22

Former Hempstead town supervisor Laura Gillen claimed victory in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. She'll face off against Hempstead town councilman Anthony D'Esposito in November.

Gillen declares victory in 4th Congressional District

Laura Gillen is a step closer to claiming the open U.S. House seat left vacant by Kathleen Rice. The former Hempstead town supervisor was projected to win the Democratic primary for the 4th … more

By Kyle Chin | 8/23/22

Carrie O’Farrell, of the engineering firm Nelson Pope, explained details of the proposed Haberman apartment project to members of the Long Beach City Council.

Council OKs Haberman deal

The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to allow developer Sinclair Haberman to build two oceanfront apartment buildings as tall as 13½ stories, the final step in a decades-long … more

By James Bernstein | 8/18/22

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