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Sen. Jack Martins, second from left, hosted the Sept. 11 ceremony in the hamlet, which included members of local fire departments and veterans.

A soulful ceremony on Sept. 11 in Oyster Bay

Finding comfort among friends, family and strangers, residents memorialized those who perished on the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 on Monday. Twenty-four residents from the hamlet died that day … more

By Laura Lane | 9/15/23

Santos claims plea speculation is ‘wildly inaccurate’

The walls seem to be closing in on freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos as federal prosecutors asked Judge Joanna Seybert to postpone the Sept. 7 status conference to continue discussions on … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/15/23

Jared Behr claims that the Town of Oyster Bay has been stuck under one party rule, and he seeks to bring ethical and infrastructural reforms if elected.

Town of Oyster Bay supervisor candidate Jared Behr Running on ethics and reform platform

With election season right around the corner, there are currently two candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay supervisor — challenger Jared Behr, a Democrat, and Republican … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Thanks to the funding from the Construction Aid grant, the Gold Coast Public Library expects to have its new building completed by 2025.

Grant money comes in for Locust Valley and Gold Coast libraries

The Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and the Locust Valley Library has together received over $265,000 for both libraries to begin various and extensive construction projects. The funding … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

Greg Hach has thrown his hat in the ring to run in the primary for Congress.

Air Force veteran Greg Hach announces bid against Santos

Embattled Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos said he still plans to keep his seat in Congress in 2024, but now, he faces a third Republican challenger trying to block his bid for reelection — Air Force veteran and lawyer Greg Hach. more

By Roksana Amid | 8/27/23

The Oyster Bay Town Board unanimously passed Resolution 621, requiring prospective town vendors and contractors to disclose all owners, partners or stakeholders.

Town of Oyster Bay strengthens disclosure requirements following Inspector General Brian Noone's resignation

The Town of Oyster Bay took a step to reduce the risk of fraud and conflicting interests among town employees and officials on Tuesday as it passed a resolution which included requiring all town … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

Rep. George Santos' fundraiser indicted for identity theft

George Santos’ tenure as representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District has accomplished nothing for his constituents, but the freshman does continue to attract controversy. He … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

The Commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department and the Nassau County Fire Marshal will oversee implementation of the Text to 911 program.

Texting 911 is now an option in Nassau county

Robert Saccente Jr., an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf remembers when a defensive driving instructor collapsed in front of him. Although he was … more

By Roksana Amid | 8/13/23

Mike Sapraicone says he’s going after the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. George Santos. The businessman’s priorities are in security and providing constituent service, an area in which he says Santos has been failing.

Mike Sapraicone announces candidacy for New York's 3rd Congressional District

George Santos seems to be entrenching himself in his congressional seat representing the North Shore and parts of Queens. But one Glen Head resident believes he has what it takes to not only … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

Freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos is accused of running a cryptocurrency scam on a former campaign donor. The congressman is facing federal charges including money laundering.

Did Santos’ use a variation of a ‘Nigerian prince’ scam?

One of the first cons to flourish on the Internet, the “Nigerian prince” scam, has evolved in the digital age. Many people remember receiving emails, faxes or calls from someone claiming to be wealthy who needs to get a huge sum of money out of their country. They plead for help in return for a sizable share of the treasure. more

By Roksana Amid | 8/6/23

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