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Former Hempstead Village trustee Noah Burroughs kept his hand reverently on the Bible, which was held by his mother, Barbara Burroughs, while former Lt. Governor David A. Paterson swore him in as Assemblyman for the 18th Assembly District on Jan. 10.

Noah Burroughs, a Hempstead-born educator and village trustee, was sworn in as New York State Assemblyman for District 18 on Jan. 10. more

By Reine Bethany | 1/17/25

At Westbury High School on Jan. 5, Siela Bynoe, a Westbury native, was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island for the 6th State Senate District.

Siela Bynoe sworn in as state senator

Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island’s 6th Senate District on Jan. 5 at Westbury High School, with several hundred in attendance. more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 1/10/25

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget passed in the legislature, despite Democrats' concerns that the plan relies to heavily on the county's reserves.

Nassau County Legislature adopts 2025 budget

The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more

By Will Sheeline | 11/12/24

Laura Gillen prioritizes reproductive rights

Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

Anthony D’Esposito discussed his re-election campaign in the 4th Congressional District amid controversy over his hiring practices at a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 10.

Anthony D’Esposito balances controversy, re-election

U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, the Republican incumbent representing the 4th Congressional District, will face a familiar opponent in a race that has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

Siela Bynoe is the Democratic State District 6 candidate

Current Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is the Democratic candidate running against Republican Thomas Montenfinise for Senate District 6. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/30/24

Danielle Smikle has new ideas for the 18th Assembly District, which includes Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview and parts of Baldwin and Garden City.

Smikle has youthful vision for Nassau County

Danielle Smikle, a 27-year-old educator, activist and first-time political candidate, says she is ready to lead and bring a millennial perspective to create meaningful change. Running for a seat … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/10/24

Local officials spoke at the emergency press conference to talk about the next courses of action. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, left, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Hempstead mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr.

Fixing Hempstead’s water will cost $55 million

To combat the high levels of what is called 1,4 dioxane — a byproduct of such consumer products as soap and detergent — a $55 million facility will need to be built in the Village of Hempstead. The village will need to borrow $50 million. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/31/24

Nassau County Community College is under fire from students and faculty because all of the campus’s dining options have closed, and it is offering students nothing but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and now, food trucks between classes.

Food trucks finally arrive on Nassau Community College

Food trucks finally arrived on the campus of Nassau Community College, but The Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers is now calling on the county to intervene and allocate emergency funding to restore the University's dining halls. more

By Brandon Cruz | 5/3/24

Students rallied outside Hofstra Hall on Thursday, April 25 to protest Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, calling it “genocide” and demanding that the United States end its funding of Israel, and that Hofstra cut all ties with the country.

Hofstra students call for an end to American support in Israel

Nationwide anti-war protests have hit home as students from Hofstra University have joined the movement to call for an end to all American support and funding for Israel. more

By Brandon Cruz | 5/1/24

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