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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

Janis Boremski, an art educator at James A. Dever Elementary School and the Fine Arts Coordinator of Valley Stream 13, was named the New York State Educator of the Year Award. Boremski is NYSATA recogniz

Valley Stream 13 art teacher is educator of the year

The New York State Art Teachers Association recently named Janis Boremski as the recipient of the New York State Educator of the Year Award. Boremski is an art educator at James A. Dever … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

Attorney David Mejias speaks about what he calls ‘an illegal gerrymander’ alongside some of the plaintiffs and supporters of the lawsuit filed against the Nassau County Legislature over what they claim are new district maps that favor the majority Republicans over Democrats. Joining Mejias were, from left, Pamela Korn, Mimi Pierre-Johnson, Darien Ward and John Jarvis.

Nassau Democrats, residents sue county legislature over proposed map, claiming it is gerrymandered

Nassau County Democrats, along with 21 plaintiffs from throughout each of the 19 legislative districts, have filed a lawsuit against the county legislature. They allege the recently redrawn … more

By Brandon Cruz | 8/2/23

North awarded silver at NYSSMA Festival

Valley Stream North High School’s senior band had a successful performance at the New York State School Music Association Majors Festival at Hofstra University, held on May 24. The … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/30/23

Election integrity in New York?

Over the past 20-something years, election integrity has become a hot-button issue in our country. In 2000, Democrats claimed that George W. Bush was an illegitimate president . . . more

By Brian Curran | 7/27/23

An air quality alert is in effect through 11 p.m. on July 26 for Long Island,New York City and Rockland and Westchester counties. Above, smog over Long Island.

New York state issues updated air quality advisory due to concerns about pollution

Due to concerns about ozone circulation in the atmosphere, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an updated air quality health advisory that now includes Long Island in addition to New York City and Rockland and Westchester counties more

By Natalie DiFusco | 7/26/23

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

NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

How can you honor a veteran?

Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more

By Mark Nolan | 7/23/23

The American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee will host its third annual Youth Conference and Scholarship Awards this Sunday.

How are Pakistanis creating a sense of community? Attend Sunday' conference in Albertson and find out

Arsal Ijaz says he enjoys helping people. That’s why he serves as the junior wing president of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee, and why he helped organize this Sunday’s youth conference. more

By Rei Wolfsohn | 7/19/23

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, with microphone, joined community advocates in Valley Stream to call on the state Department of Public Service to deny Liberty Utilities’ petition to increase New York’s water rates.

Why Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages urges residents to say 'no' to water rate hike

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, along with several community advocates gathered in Valley Stream to urge the state Department of Public Service to deny Liberty Utilities’ petition for a 35 … more

By Caroline Kelly | 7/9/23

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