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Republicans swept the North Shore of Nassau County in Tuesday’s election, with first-time candidate Samantha Goetz unseating incumbent County Legislator Josh Lafazan in the 18th District.
Red wave swamps North Shore
Joseph Saladino was re-elected Oyster Bay’s town supervisor on Tuesday, with nearly 31,000 votes, almost twice as many as his challenger, Jared Behr. The Republican incumbent’s campaign … more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.
Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more
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Bayville Bridge will be closed from Feb. 26 to April 1, marking the final stage of rehabilitation work following the damage it suffered from Hurricane Sandy
Bayville Bridge to close again for renovations
The Bayville Bridge is set to close for much-needed rehabilitation work on Feb. 26, hopefully marking the end of the ongoing two-year project by Nassau County to fully restore the bridge. This … more
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The 3rd Congressional District’s boundaries are set to shift north and east, shedding the Republican-heavy Massapequa while incorporating sections of Suffolk County’s North Shore, including portions of Huntington and Huntington Station.
New maps shift political balance
This is the third story in a series exploring the complexities of elections to provide a better understanding of one of Americans’ most precious privileges, the right to vote. The State … more
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Congressman George Santos claims he wants to run for reelection despite controversy surrounding his background.
George Santos claims first year in the House of Representatives has been ‘hellish’
During his campaign, Congressman George Santos was believed to be “the full embodiment of the American dream.” His narrative of being an openly gay child of Brazilian immigrants who rose … more
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Nassau County schools face uncertainty with Gov. Kathy Hochul's state budget
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more
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Samantha Goetz spoke in favor of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s executive order banning athletes who were born as male from participating in female sports on county property.
Nassau County takes aim at some trans athletes
Thanks to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s first executive order of the year, the county is gaining new attention as it becomes the newest battlefield of the United States’ … more
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Protestors from the bipartisan nonprofit group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 chanted and jeered at Santos as he exited the courthouse.
Rep. George Santos survives vote to expel him by New York Republicans in House of Representatives
George Santos, the freshman Republican Congressman infamous for his lies about his background and the numerous legal charges against him, survived a vote of expulsion, brought by fellow New York … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Helen Kotzky has been volunteering with the League of Women Voters since 2018. As part of her responsibilities, she visits North Shore communities to help register eligible voters at events.
League of Women Voters protects democracy, educates
Election season is a time when you’ll see canvassers at your door, lots of political literature in your mailbox, robocalls, text messages and campaign videos spilling across social media. As … more
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