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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections, currently held in odd-numbered years, with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.
Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more
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Joining 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 in Congress would ease property tax burden
Three of Long Island’s four Congressmen are pressing for legislation to eliminate the SALT cap — which would allow homeowners to deduct a greater portion of their state and local property taxes. 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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Brian Croce/Herald County officials announced a bipartisan deal to re-establish the Clean and Seed program in front of an East Rockaway property that is vacant as a result of Superstorm Sandy.
Fixing Sandy-damaged lawns, yards
As many South Shore residents continue to pick up the pieces 19 months after Superstorm Sandy, county officials announced a bipartisan agreement to borrow $14.4 million to re-establish the Clean and Seed program. more
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The state will provide $697 million for the rehabilitation and mitigation of wastewater treatment facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant.
Cuomo announces $815 million for next phase of Sandy recovery
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last month that $815 million in funding will be allocated for a series of “critical” Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuilding infrastructure projects on Long Island … 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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Assemblyman Brian Curran.
Curran: There should be no tax on storm supplies
Amid continuing recconstructing efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) has submitted a bill to waive sales tax on building materials for Sandy victims. … 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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