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Legislator Michael Giangregorio helps dedicate monument

County Legislator Michael Giangregorio joined with his fellow legislators, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, State Senator Steve Rhoads, Veterans Service Agency head Ralph Esposito and numerous veterans to officially dedicate the new Iraq and Afghanistan War monuments at Eisenhower Park. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/18/23

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

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Anthony D'Esposito and Nick LaLota voted to refer Santos to the Ethics Committee rather than expel him from Congress. Here's why they did so.

Republican Congressmen Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota have been outspoken about the need to expel their Long Island colleague, George Santos, from the House of Representatives. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 6/11/23

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

By John Maher | 11/13/13

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

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/14/23

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

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/23

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

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

Dave Siegel, executive director of Hofstra University Hillel, talked to attendees about antisemitism on the college campus.

South Shore synagogues meet to combat antisemitism

Eleven people were murdered Oct. 27, 2018, in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, just for being Jewish. It was the event that changed synagogue life forever, according to Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center. more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/9/23

Rep. Andrew Garbarino, second from left, has introduced a bill — named for the young victim of a 2005 boating accident — aimed at boating safety education and training. His colleagues, Reps. Nick Lalota, far left, and Anthony D’Esposito, far right, have cosponsored the bill.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino introduces bill aimed at boating safety

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the safety of boaters on and around Long Island. more

7/9/23

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