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Massapequa Park Village Mayor Daniel Pearl (L.) and the village board approved a 5% tax increase as part of the 2026-2027 budget.

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Massapequa Park Village raises taxes by 5% as part of 2026-27 budget

By Casey Fahrer

Anthony Jimenez (L.), a former Glen Cove City council member and public servant, died at the age of 74.

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Glen Cove City public servant Anthony Jimenez dies at 74

By Casey Fahrer

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.

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Packed room marks start of new leadership in Saddle Rock

By Miao Li

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

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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.

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

By Miao Li

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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.

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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.

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Lake Success residents meet candidates ahead of village election

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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.

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

By Miao Li

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

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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.

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

By Casey Fahrer

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Great Neck Estate budget hearing raises questions about transparency

By Miao Li

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

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Republican candidate to challenge Gillen bows out

By J. Cav Scott

Nassau County Executive Brice Blakeman (second from L.) said the county's financial watchdog should step aside at a press conference.

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Bruce Blakeman wants NIFA to step aside, board says no

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau University Medical Center is among 446 hospitals across the country at risk due to Medicaid cuts, according to a study.

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Nassau Medical Center, two other LI hospitals at risk due to Medicaid cuts: Report

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of Oyster Bay and Village of Massapequa Park will host a "Shred the Meds" day.

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‘Shed the Meds’ drug take back day in Town of Oyster Bay announced for Saturday, May 2

By Long Island Press

The East Norwich Volunteer Fire Department was audited by the state Comptroller's office.

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East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company did not adequately monitor fuel inventory, state audit finds

By Casey Fahrer

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