Long Island Archives – Politics NY

Mayor Kambiz “Eli” Akhavan(R.) is sworn in by former Mayor Dan Levy(L.) as his family stands behind him during the Saddle Rock Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night.

Nassau

Packed room marks start of new leadership in Saddle Rock

By Miao Li

Skating at Mitchell Park in Greenport

Greenport Launches Fundraising Campaign for Mitchell Park Ice Rink

By Michael Malaszczyk

Sag Harbor Village Mayor Tom Gardella

Sag Harbor Mayor Ignore Calls to Resign After Anti-LGBT Web Trolling

By Timothy Bolger

The Floral Park village board approved the parking special use permit for the Stella-Cerrone apartments.

Nassau

Village approves underground parking for Stella apartments

By J. Cav Scott

'It is surprising that no one else is running.' Rizzo learned she would be running unopposed on the filing deadline.

Nassau

Surprise filing leaves first-time candidate unopposed in Manhasset school board race

By Miao Li

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Nassau

Great Neck school board race set with two incumbents, two challengers

By Miao Li

Former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman was named as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi's chief of staff.

Nassau

Suozzi names Jon Kaiman chief of staff, Matt Gelman deputy chief

By Larissa Fuentes

Incumbent candidates for the Village of Lake Success mayor and three trustee positions gather with the public on April 19 to discuss their platforms. This year’s election features a contested race, with challengers vying for the seats currently held by the four incumbents.

Nassau

Lake Success residents meet candidates ahead of village election

Farhan Alam

More than 200 residents gather in a cold rain at the Steamboat Road entrance of Kings Point Park on April 19 to protest a proposal they say would privatize public green space.

Nassau

Hundreds rally in rain to protest proposed Kings Point Park land use

By Miao Li

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera column: Al & me At 40

By Long Island Press

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly column: God only knows

By Bill O’Reilly

The civic association honored leaders from the Garden City Park Fire Department.

Nassau

Civic association honors firefighters

By J. Cav Scott

Glen Head resident Doug Augenthaler called on Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the town board to continue to be against battery energy storage systems in the town.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay approves extension for battery energy storage systems for one year

By Casey Fahrer

Gov. Kathy Hochul submitted the fiscal year 2027 budget to the state legislature, where it is now being debated and must be confirmed before school districts have an accurate picture of the aid they'll receive.

Spending per pupil: An incomplete way to look at school budgets

By J. Cav Scott

Salvatore Bifone was sworn into his new role with the Glen Cove City Police Department by Mayor Pam Panzenbeck (C.) and the city council.

Nassau

Glen Cove City Council approves one-year extension for battery energy storage system moratorium

By Casey Fahrer

Members of the Board of Trustees at the April 14 evening meeting, from left: Trustee Steven Hope, Mayor Pedram Bral, Trustee Anne Mendelson, Deputy Mayor Barton Sobel, Deputy Clerk Maria Guercia and Clerk-Treasurer Abraham Cohan.

Nassau

Village of Great Neck delays budget hearing, approves added costs for village hall

By Miao Li

County Executive Bruce Blakeman pursued the Voluntary Separation Agreement program for early retirement of county workers.

Nassau

County to pay millions in early retirement buyouts

By J. Cav Scott

Republicans Jake Blumencranz (Top L.), Jeanine Driscoll (Top R.), David Hassid (Bottom L.) and Paolo Pironi (Bottom R.) are running for Congress and State Senate seats.

Nassau

Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats

By Larissa Fuentes

Munsey Park's 2026-2027 budget represents an overall spending decrease of approximately $78,000 compared to the previous year.

Nassau

Munsey Park adopts 2026 budget, maintains tax levy

By Miao Li

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board approved the settlements of two housing discrimination lawsuits.

Nassau

Oyster Bay settles housing discrimination lawsuits

By Casey Fahrer

Pictured on April 13, 2026, the gated and screened-off property at 115 Greenleaf Hill stands in stark contrast to the surrounding well-maintained neighborhood.

Nassau

Saddle Rock synagogue rebuild dispute escalates in court filing

By Miao Li

The April 13 Board of Trustee meeting at Great Neck Estate focused on the adoption of the 2026 village budget.

Nassau

Great Neck Estate budget hearing raises questions about transparency

By Miao Li

Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.

Addressing the dangers of distracted driving

By Schneps Media LI

Incumbent Democrat Laura Gillen (NY-04) is facing several challengers from the GOP and her own party.

Nassau

Republican candidate to challenge Gillen bows out

By J. Cav Scott

More from Around New York

Bronx organizations take center stage at NYC’s 2026 Mayoral Service Recognition ceremony

Amida Care's "Every Day is Trans Day of Visibility" campaign.

Campaign looks to celebrate trans visibility throughout the year

The MTA and Port Authority launched an in-person community outreach program for essential feedback from the public on the upcoming Jamaica Station redesign project.

MTA launches in-person community outreach on upcoming Jamaica LIRR Station redesign project

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Affordable housing lottery launches for 65 rent-stabilized units at Eight80 BK on Atlantic Avenue