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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.
Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim
The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more
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Do consequences of crimes still matter?
Is there anything more satisfying than washing your car, and then stepping back and admiring your now pristine vehicle? It’s like a fresh coat of paint on a wall or . . . more
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Rep. George Santos was expelled today that included 105 votes by his fellow Republicans.
George Santos expelled from Congress
George Santos has become the first  congressman to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives without first being convicted of a felony since the Civil War. more
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Not everything is broken, late or subpar
Hey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. more
Solages prides himself in getting things done
Chances are likely that those living around Elmont and Valley Stream will recognize Carriè Solages around town — even if he’s wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. more
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U.S. Rep. George Santos walks out of the courthouse in Central Islip on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
George Santos charged with wire fraud, money laundering
U.S. Rep. George Santos was arrested this morning, turning himself in on a 13-count indictment accusing him of wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he serves. more
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The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.
More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here
There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas, second from left, was joined by Nassau County Legislators Carrié Solages, far left, Debra Mulé and Joshua Lafazan at a news conference to discuss the county’s freezing of property tax assessments for a third consecutive year. County Executive Bruce Blakeman had pledged to fix the entire system of assessments while campaigning against Laura Curran.
Nassau County tax assessments remain frozen
It’s a vital component of the property tax system, yet for the third straight year, Nassau County won’t be conducting a tax assessment of homes and businesses. more
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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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The Elmont Cultural Center’s “Blue Bird Plan” keeps Elmont and Valley Stream in one minority-majority district, while the Town of Hempstead’s proposed district maps does not. The proposed map created by Skyline Consulting has drawn criticism from civic groups and law experts for violating federal and state voting rights protections.
Committee falls short of drawing a map
After several rounds of blistering public hearings and politically pressurized back-and-forths, the temporary redistricting commission’s efforts to explore how new district lines should be drawn … more
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