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Vietnam War veteran Mitch Farman described the psychological damage Rep. George Santos’ alleged theft caused veteran Richard Osthoff, whose service dog, Sapphire, ultimately had to be euthanized. With Farman was County Legislator Josh Lafazan.

Veterans decry George Santos’ alleged theft from a homeless veteran

The latest chapter in the unfolding story of alleged lies and fraudby U.S. Rep. George Santos may just be the darkest one yet. Richard Osthoff, a United States Navy veteran, claims that in 2016 … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/26/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos continues to be national news, with a slew of new developments coming out on what seems almost a daily basis.

George Santos defends his animal rescue efforts, blasts late-night show parodies

It’s a few weeks into U.S. Rep. George Santos’s tenure, and the media firestorm surrounding him has yet to dissipate. After The New York Times revealed last month Santos fabricated … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/26/23

People of color in New York's 3rd Congressional District liken George Santos to Donald Trump

Phyllis Burnett, the president of the Glen Cove Kiwanis Club, is one of the many Black residents of New York’s 3rd Congressional District. She said only one thought crossed her mind when she read … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/20/23

Santos says he will resign if 142,000 demand it

As more and more allegations and horror stories come out against Republican, New York Representative George Santos, the embattled conservative has doubled down and refused calls from constituents, … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/20/23

Mitch Farman, a Vietnam War veteran and Oyster Bay resident, highlighted the psychological damage Santos’ alleged theft caused veteran Richard Osthoff, whose service dog Sapphie ultimately had to be euthanized.

Josh Lafazan and veterans condemn George Santos for alleged theft from homeless veteran

The latest chapter in the unfolding story of claims of lies and fraud against Representative George Santos may just be the darkest one yet. Richard Osthoff, a United States Navy veteran, claims that … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/19/23

Aidan Davis, a leader of the group Concerned Citizens of NY-03, with a sign likening U.S. Rep. George Santos’s reluctance to appear in public to ‘Where’s Waldo?’

‘Where’s George?’ campaign to find Representative George Santos continues

U.S. Rep. George Santos has done an excellent job of staying out of the public eye during his first couple of weeks in Washington. When he returns home to Long Island, it might not be as easy. … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/19/23

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin was among those Republicans directly calling on Santos to resign.

Nassau County Republicans call on George Santos to resign

Republican leaders from across the county gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury Thursday and called on Rep. George Santos to resign after his trail of fabrications. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/11/23

At a news conference outside George Santos’ former campaign office community members expressed their lack of confidence in his ability to represent them.

Josh Lafazan leads condemnation of George Santos in Oyster Bay

Angry residents of New York’s Third Congressional District gathered Tuesday in Oyster Bay outside of Congressman-elect George Santos’ former campaign headquarters to condemn him of his … more

By Will Sheeline | 1/5/23

More than 100 people gathered in front of the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola with makeshift signs protesting Congressman-elect George Santos and the fabrications that have been revealed about his past employment and education, among other areas. Those organizing the rally — like Santos’ general election political opponent Robert Zimmerman — have called on the Republican to step down.

Democrats call for Santos to resign

It was a chant that echoed in front of the Nassau County Courthouse on Thursday: “New York Three, Santos free.” More than 100 people gathered in front of the Mineola building … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/29/22

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