Nassau Archives – Politics NY

About 20 residents attended the Great Neck Park District budget hearing, where Superintendent Jason Marra presented an overview of the district’s finances, accomplishments and plans for the coming year. Finance Director Stephen Kessler also presented financial details and budget projections.

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Great Neck Park District approves $21M 2027 budget

By Miao Li Conversation…

Representatives from the Shireimu Choir of Long Island(L.) speak with Mayor Ted Rosen(R.) during the board meeting.

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Great Neck Plaza approves Shireimu Choir Charity Walk

By Miao Li Conversation…

From left, Hon. Paul Pereira, First Vice President, Hon. Steven Weinberg, President, Hon. Elena Villafane, Immediate Past President, Hon. Porscha Lyons, Second Vice President, Hon. Randall Rosenbaum, Treasurer.

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The diversity of villages and how history can shed light on the present

By Michael Campbell Conversation…

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin (fourth from L.) named a new director of the Long Island Sound Partnership during his recent visit to the region.

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EPA head Lee Zeldin taps new director of Long Island Sound Partnership during visit to the region

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

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Community, beauty, and order: Villages’ small-scale governance

By Michael Campbell Conversation…

The Town of Oyster Bay spent roughly $2.8 million battling two lawsuits against one of its housing programs.

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Town of Oyster Bay spend $2.8M on two lawsuits that alleged its housing programs were discriminatory

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks at a news conference in Mineola, where he praised county law enforcement’s record in fighting crime and its partnership with federal authorities.

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Nassau ends ICE partnership, Blakeman calls it ‘saddest day’

By Miao Li Conversation…

Protesters and speakers gather outside Nassau County police headquarters in Mineola on Aug. 25 to demand Nassau County comply with a new state law banning 287(g) agreements with ICE.

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Nassau County holds out on ICE ban as rally calls Blakeman to comply

By Miao Li Conversation…

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and other others called for legislation to combat human trafficking.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, survivors of human trafficking call for legislation

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

Great Neck Plaza Deputy Mayor Pamela Marksheid(L.), and Mayor Ted Rosen stand beside new United Against Hate signage at the Great Neck LIRR station.

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Great Neck Plaza unveils anti-hate sign at LIRR station

By Long Island Press Conversation…

DeRiggi-Whitton – Backpack Giveaway 2026 – 5

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Delia DeRiggi-Whitton hosts backpack giveaway with Nassau County and Glen Cove PBA

By Gianna Longo Conversation…

New Hyde Park Village officials at a recent board meeting.

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New Hyde Park changes rental rules, delays restaurant decision

By Miao Li Conversation…

The Village of Great Neck Board of Trustees discussed development applications, parking, garbage-container regulations and other village business.

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Great Neck Village board tables development changes, approves Hatzolah parking

By Miao Li Conversation…

Great Neck residents gathered at Kings Point Park to protest a proposed private development that would turn parts of the park into a parking lot.

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The specter of Queens: Village residents say not in my backyard

By Michael Campbell Conversation…

The Great Neck Plaza Board of Trustees approved a taxi fare increase and addressed other village matters Wednesday.

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Great Neck Plaza approves taxi fare hike, adjourns rental apartment review

By Miao Li Conversation…

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North Hills Board of Trustees discusses traffic violations and speeding

By Gianna Longo Conversation…

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Roslyn Estates trustees approves exploratory agreement with Village of Roslyn

By Gianna Longo Conversation…

Republican incumbent John Ferretti has out-fundraised Democratic challenger Joe Scianablo has the two candidates face off against one another yet again in the Hempstead Town supervisor race.

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GOP’s Ferretti leads fundraising battle against Dem rival Scianablo for Hempstead supervisor

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

President Donald Trump praised Bruce Blakeman during his visit to Long Island.

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Trump touts nationwide drop in crime, praises Blakeman during Long Island visit

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

A Nassau elections commissioner is asking police to limit routine law enforcement presence at polling places during early voting and on Election Day.

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Nassau elections commissioner urges police to limit presence at polling sites

By Miao Li Conversation…

Local officials and project leaders mark the start of construction at The Bridge, including Sen. Jack Martins, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Adam Mann, principal of AJM Real Estate, Scott Burman, principal of Burman Real Estate, Village Trustee Donna Solosky and North Hempstead Town Council Member Dennis Walsh (in front L. to R.) housing

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Villages lead in housing development on Long Island

By Michael Campbell Conversation…

Trustee Ira Nesenoff, (L.), mayor Shahriar Ebi Victory and trustee Hooshang Nematzadeh listen during the Kings Point Board of Trustees meeting. Nesenoff cast the lone dissenting vote as the board approved a law requiring property owners to register contact information with the village.

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Kings Point adopts property registration law after split vote

By Miao Li Conversation…

The proposed Shops on Broadway will look to revitalize the Broadway Commons Mall in Hicksville.

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Town of Oyster Bay gives approvals to Hicksville mall as it seeks redevelopment

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

Laura Gillen (R.), and Jeanine Driscoll are competing in the 2026 race for New York’s 4th Congressional District.

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Gillen enters fall with $3.8M war chest as Driscoll builds campaign

By Miao Li Conversation…

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