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Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.
Macmillan responds to embargo criticism
Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more
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Republicans maintain a stronghold in the Town of Oyster Bay
Joseph Saladino, 57, of Massapequa, a former 13-year State Assemblyman, has captured Oyster Bay’s supervisor race once again. Originally appointed in February 2017 to lead a town suffering from a … more
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory early. She was joined here by her husband, Theo Apostolou, left, and Nassau Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs.
Madeline Singas wins big in Nassau County D.A.'s race
With 54 percent of voting precincts reporting, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory over her challenger, Francis McQuade. At press time, Singas had collected nearly 73,000 … more
Josh Lafazan — Incumbent
Vote Lafazan in the 18th District
Josh Lafazan had an impressive resume before he became the youngest ever to serve on the Nassau County Legislature. He began his first term at 23 years old with a master’s from Harvard and a … more
James Altadonna Jr. — Challenger
With Altadonna there will be a new day in Oyster Bay
It’s time for party patronage to end in the Town of Oyster Bay. James Altadonna Jr., a Republican who is running on the Democratic ticket, will do just that and so much more to benefit residents. … more
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
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Adam Haber, the Town of Hempstead's executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency.
Officials: Town of Hempstead owns 750 properties valued at $4.85B
The Town of Hempstead owns roughly 750 plots of land, valued around $4.85 billion, according to Adam Haber, the town’s executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency. … more
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This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.
Where to vote (early) in Nassau County
Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more
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Julia Bovey, director of external affairs for Equinor Wind US, was on hand for a state-sponsored open house on Sept. 19 to present plans for two offshore wind farms, one off Jones Beach and the other off Montauk Point.
State presents wind farm plans in Long Beach
Officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority came to Long Beach City Hall on Sept. 19 to present the state’s plans to bring 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to … more
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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
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