Politics NY News Headlines Archive for August 29, 2025

The Town of Oyster Bay has backed out of its agreement with the Muslims on Long Island regarding a settlement that would have approved a Bethpage mosque's proposal and given the organization $3.95 million.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay backs out of settlement agreement with Bethpage mosque

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau County is creating a new strategic response team.

Editorial: Thoughts and prayers are not enough

By Long Island Press

Riverhead Town Board meetings are still televised, farther down the dial

Altice Bumps Local Government Channel to Back of Dial

By Timothy Bolger

Nassau

Mineola to hold second hearing on proposed apt. complex Sept. 10

By Isabella Gallo

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Nassau

Joseph O’Grady’s ‘second career’ is serving his Floral Park hometown

By Isabella Gallo

More from Around New York

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After 30 years, Giordano’s Big G is finding a new home

Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in "Heartstopper Forever."

“Heartstopper’ ends on a high note

luxury

Luxury homes in Queens remain mostly static in price in June, price of luxury rentals up: Report

Brooklyn Children's Food Festival

Brooklyn Children’s Food Festival celebrates the borough’s farmers, chefs and future food lovers on July 25