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The Glen Cove LIRR station is one of three stations to be skipped for a faster commute in the morning.

Commuters can now skip some Long Island Railroad stops

Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials have announced additional schedule changes to improve Long Island Rail Road service to the North Shore since the Grand Central Madison access service changes went into effect in March. more

By Roksana Amid | 7/30/23

Kellen Curry said he was prompted to run for the 3rd C.D. seat by the revelations about George Santos’ lies, as well as the Biden administration’s ‘disgraceful’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Kellen Curry explains why he’s running against Representative George Santos

Kellen Curry spent eight years serving the United States in the Air Force, and after a stint in the private sector, he is looking to return to public service as one of the challengers for U.S. Rep. … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/23/23

U.S. Rep. George Santos is facing new scrutiny as he compares himself to advocate Rosa Parks and embezzles campaign funds.

Democrats in the House of Representatives hope to censure George Santos

It can be difficult to keep up with U.S. Rep. George Santos’ long list of falsehoods. For seven months, state Republicans and Democrats alike have called for his resignation from Congress while … more

By Roksana Amid | 7/23/23

Angry constituents lined up outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip to call for U.S. Rep. George Santos’ resignation.

George Santos makes second appearance in federal court as furious protestors demand resignation

At U.S. District Court in Central Islip on June 30, embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos made his second appearance to address a range of criminal charges against him. more

Roksana Amid, Will Sheeline | 7/9/23

the White House Experience, has walls in the hall leading to the Blue Room that feature portraits of former presidents.

Visit the White House, but in Brookville

There is a memorable Life magazine photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr., President Kennedy’s son, as a toddler in the Oval Office. Playing inside the desk where his father is working, he peers out after opening a front panel. more

By Laura Lane | 7/9/23

Visit the White House, but in Brookville

There is a memorable Life magazine photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr., President Kennedy’s son, as a toddler in the Oval Office. Playing inside the desk where his father is working, he peers out after opening a front panel. more

By Laura Lane | 7/6/23

Congressman George Santos, seen here after his indictment in May. His suretors were revealed to be his father, Gercina Antonio dos Santos Jr., and his aunt, Elma Santos Praven.

Representative George Santos' father and aunt revealed as his bail bond suretors

The names of the two people who guaranteed Representative George Santos’ $500,000 bail bond have finally been released by order of Judge Anne Y. Shields of New York’s Eastern District Court. … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/3/23

Brian Noone resigns as inspector general for Town of Oyster Bay

Brian Noone, the Town of Oyster Bay’s first, and thus far only inspector general, resigned on June 23 amid allegations of ethical violations and an investigation by the Nassau County District … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/3/23

Noone resigns amid District Attorney's investigation

Brian Noone, the Town of Oyster Bay’s first, and thus far only, inspector general, resigned last Friday amid allegations of ethical violations and an investigation by the Nassau County district attorney’s office. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/2/23

Representative George Santos had previously claimed that he would rather go to jail than reveal the names of the people who paid his bond, who have been revealed as his father and paternal aunt.

George Santos’ father and aunt revealed as bail bond suretors

The names of the two people who guaranteed the $500,000 bail bond of U.S. Rep. George Santos have finally been released by order of Judge Anne Shields. more

By Will Sheeline | 6/22/23