He’s the affable youngest member ever of the Nassau County Legislature known for introducing quality-of-life bills that often become law. Just short of his 30th birthday, Josh Lafazan is …
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By Laura Lane
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10/23/23
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Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove is running again to recapture his former seat on the House of Representatives.
He will be the Democratic candidate in a special election, which is …
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By Laura Lane
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12/7/23
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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 …
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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5/28/23
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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.
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By Roksana Amid
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5/28/23
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After a contentious special election campaign, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress.
The longtime politician, introduced by Jay Jacobs, chairman of the state’s Democratic …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/16/24
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It felt softer underfoot than natural grass, and it looked beautiful, too, a shade of green that glistened under sunny skies. A crowd of parents, students and administrators gathered on it, looking down occasionally, some smiling.
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By Laura Lane
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5/28/23
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The Planting Fields Arboretum held its second annual Asian American Pacific Islander Festival earlier this May, celebrating many diverse and unique aspects of AAPI cultural identity. Previously known as the Asian Cultural Festival, the event is held in every year in May as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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By Will Sheeline
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5/28/23
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The history of Quakerism has deep roots in the story of the United States, whether it be their influence on the colonial period or the key role Quakers played in the Revolutionary War, although their …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/16/24
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Residents of Oyster Bay and East Norwich may have noticed a certain black Labrador retriever who has been making waves throughout the community in recent months. Champ, as he affectionately called, is a young veteran support dog in training, who has been partnered with the local company Contour Mortgage through America’s VetDogs Foundation during his training period.
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By Will Sheeline
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5/28/23
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Kevin O’Neill had successfully stopped his older brother Jack from buying cocaine from his dealer in the fall of 2020. But then Jack tried Percocet, and became addicted. The brothers were …
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By Laura Lane
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12/22/23
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