The former law firm of Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg is suing him in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, seeking $3.6 million in damages. The firm alleges that Denenberg systemically and fraudulently overbilled a client to the tune of $2.3 million over eight years, and sought a 25 percent annual bonus from the firm based, at least in part, on those billings.
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By Scott Brinton
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9/23/14
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A Zoning Board of Appeals trustee claims that the city’s corporation counsel, Corey Klein, was not authorized to approve what the zoning official called a “terrible” stipulation agreement with …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/11/14
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Residents turned out in force at the Aug. 28 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, criticizing a developer’s proposal to subdivide a residential property and build two new homes, saying that it would …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/3/14
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The two former primary opponents appeared together at a monthly meeting for local clergy at the Long Island Marriot in Uniondale, where Abrahams announced his endorsement.
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By Brian Racow
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7/31/14
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Long Beach City Councilman Anthony Eramo, who announced his campaign for State Assembly in May, said on Thursday that he has backed out of the race, effectively clearing the way for former Assistant …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/10/14
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Kathleen Rice and Bruce Blakeman are now gearing for the summer and fall campaign seasons leading into November’s general election ...
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By Brian Racow
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7/9/14
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Kathleen Rice bested Kevan Abrahams in Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 4th Congressional District, according to unofficial County Board of Election results. In the Republican primary, Bruce Blakeman defeated Frank Scaturro, also according to the unofficial results.
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By Brian Racow
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6/24/14
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Long Beach attorney Robert Solomon announced this week that he was no longer seeking State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg’s seat, narrowing the field of Democratic candidates for the Sept. 9 …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/18/14
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I usually focus on property taxes, but this week I want to write about income taxes. I am a Democrat and I believe in a progressive income tax, but I do not think New York Democrats should support …
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By Thomas R. Suozzi
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6/12/14
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Electoral upsets happen every so often in Nassau County. There was Republican Dan Frisa beating his party’s incumbent, David Levy, in 1994. Like Levy, Frisa became a one-term congressman after a …
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By Brian Racow
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6/12/14
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