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Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.

GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office

Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more

By James Bernstein | 1/24/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, at lectern, led the Long Island congressional delegation and many other elected and appointed officials in showing a united front against anti-Semitism on Jan. 3.

Rabbis, elected officials speak out on recent anti-Semitic incidents

There have been 13 anti-Semitic incidents in New York since Dec. 8. On that Sunday, a Queens man verbally abused and physically threatened three Jewish people in the North Lawrence Costco, including … more

By Jeff Bessen and Nakeem Grant | 1/9/20

Ralph Keppler pleaded guilty on Friday to attacking his girlfriend's mother, Theresa Kiel, with a barbell in 2016. The attack left her in a vegetative state until she succumbed to her injuries in 2018.

Lynbrook man pleads guilty to 2016 attack that killed Long Beach woman

A Lynbrook man pleaded guilty on Dec. 20 to murder and other charges relating to a 2016 attack on his girlfriend’s mother, Theresa Kiel, which led to her death in 2018. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/20/19

Dr. George Blatti operated out of several offices, including one at 1 Arlington Ave. in Malverne.

Malverne, Franklin Square doctor indicted on opioid charges

A Rockville Centre doctor was arraigned last week on a 54-count indictment, charging him for allegedly selling large amounts of opioid and amphetamine prescriptions to multiple people without … more

By Jill Nossa and Nakeem Grant | 11/7/19

Francis McQuade challenges Madeline Singas for Nassau County District Attorney

Incumbent Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is running for her second four-term. Long Beach resident Francis McQuade opposes her. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/24/19

A high-speed chase from Hempstead to Valley Stream led to a Hempstead officer firing a single shot near Blakeman Drive and Franklin Avenue.

Police: Car-chase suspect shot in Valley Stream, apprehended in West Hempstead

Nassau County police have confirmed details of a car chase on Tuesday evening that began in Hempstead and ended in Valley Stream, with Hempstead police reportedly firing a single gunshot outside of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/9/19

Malverne High School alumnus dies in car crash

Malverne High School alumnus Isaiah Polite died in a car crash on the Wantagh State Parkway on Monday morning. According to police, state troopers responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/3/19

Westbury woman hit by car dies in West Hempstead

Nassau County police are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred in West Hempstead on Aug. 13. Irene Zambardino, of Westbury, was hit by a car as she attempted to cross the street near 546 … more

8/22/19

Kyle Richard, left, and Sulaiman Ania were teammates at Malverne High School.

Man sentenced for shooting involving Malverne teens

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Aug. 14 that Ahkhazyah Wright, of Roosevelt, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder and other charges related to a 2017 … more

By Nakeem Grant | 8/22/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

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