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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman displays a voter card he said was sent to a voter in his jurisdiction, incorrectly labeling them as a registered Democrat. According to Phoenix Graphics, the cause was human error.
‘Human error’ caused mailing issue, Phoenix Graphics says. Bruce Blakeman is not blaming Nassau County Democrats.
Anyone receiving a voter mail check card erroneously identifying them as a registered Democrat, there are a few things to know. more
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How to vote for school budgets in Wantagh and Seaford
It's Long Island's own Super Tuesday. If you live in Wantagh and Seaford, here is everything you need to know about voting for school budgets. more
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Fred Brewington, the attorney representing Roosevelt, said that ‘what has happened is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.'
Roosevelt files notice of claim against Wantagh, Lynbrook
The Roosevelt School District has accused both Wantagh and Lynbrook students of engaging in racist behavior in sports games in February, and has filed a notice of claim against both school districts. 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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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King is recovering after having a malignant tumor removed from the wall of his stomach.
Peter King doing well after successful cancer surgery
Peter King says there’s only one way you can bring him down, and it involves a bus, and a curb to step off of. more
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, left, has proposed a law that would make posting fake sexually explicit images a state crime. This comes after Patrick Carey, of Seaford, nearly got away with doing just that — until he allegedly posted an image of an underage girl.
Donnelly proposes legislation targeting ‘deepfake’ images
Patrick Carey probably thought he could get away with posting false pornographic images of women he knew online, since there are no laws specifically addressing such “deepfake” images. more
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Joining U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, far right, were Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, as well as Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick, to introduce the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023.
New bill, introduced by the 'Long Island Three,' would repeal SALT cap in New York
A congressman from Seaford and two of his Long Island colleagues are pressing for legislation to eliminate the cap on the deduction for state and local taxes on income tax forms, which would allow homeowners to deduct all of their state and property taxes. 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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Robert Miles is the Democratic candidate running to replace newly elected state Sen. Steve Rhoads in the Nassau County Legislature. Miles boasts years of experience working for the legislature as an attorney, and hopes to bring that bureaucratic experience to elected office.
Robert Miles wants non-partisan solutions for Nassau
The special election for the Nassau County Legislature seat once held by Steve Rhoads comes Tuesday, Feb. 28, and if Democrats in the district have their way, it will be filled by Robert Miles. 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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