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Brian Curran
Affordable housing plan alarms Brian Curran
People have left New York in droves this past decade, and Brian Curran is ready to put that trend at an end. more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.
Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment
Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.
County funds set aside for opioid crisis
Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more
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Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.
Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting
It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more
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Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.
D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race
In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more
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Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.
Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial
Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more
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PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014
One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more
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Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.
Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.
“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more
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A video tribute to East Rockaway's Mayor Ed Sieban
Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it. more
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Republican Leader Joe Mondello
See the Video: Republicans rejoice [Video]
Nassau and Suffolk County Republicans await voter results — and ultimately celebrated — in Westbury, NY more
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