Long Island Archives – Page 5 of 62 – Politics NY

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

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

Nassau

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.

Nassau

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

By Casey Fahrer

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera column: Trump’s blockade

By Geraldo Rivera

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly’s column: Disruption

By Bill O’Reilly

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

Nassau

‘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.

Nassau

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

By Casey Fahrer

Bruce Blakeman sues the state Public Campaign Finance Board and state Board of elections after he was deemed ineligible to receive matching funds as he runs for governor.

Nassau

Blakeman sues state boards over campaign funds decision amid gubernatorial race

By Casey Fahrer

The U.S. Navy has officially launched its $46 million facility aimed at attacking the plume at the former Grumman site in Bethpage.

Nassau

U.S. Navy officially launches $46 million facility at Bethpage Grumman site for plume restoration

By Casey Fahrer

East End farmers have to irrigate their crops more due to the drought, especially sod farms

Suffolk Farms Receive State Funds to Fight Climate Change

By Jessica Brand

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $600 million in funding for 180 state-wide road paving projects beginning this month.

Nassau

Hochul announces $58M for road resurfacing on Long Island

By Nicholas Gordon

Gregory Hach announced he filed to be on the ballot in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Nassau

Hach qualifies for GOP primary to face LiPetri in run for Suozzi seat

By Larissa Fuentes

Allison Ingram was sworn in as a trustee at the Farmingdale Village Board of Trustees meeting.

Nassau

New trustee sworn in at Farmingdale Village meeting

By Casey Fahrer

James Hoyle of Glen Head Is running as the Democratic nominee for the Oyster Bay Town supervisor position.

Nassau

Glen Head Dem James Hoyle runs for Oyster Bay supervisor

By Casey Fahrer

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Five Boroughs Winners Special

Where to watch the World Cup in the Bronx: Free watch parties, screenings and special events

The 2025 Queer Liberation March banner leads the way.

Reclaim Pride Coalition’s eighth annual Queer Liberation March slated for June 28

Detectives from the 107th Precinct arrested Terrell Jarrett, 37, of Brooklyn on June 19 and charged him with attempted murder for shoving a 63-year-old F train rider off the platform at the Parsons Boulevard subway station.

Brooklyn man shoved 63-year-old man onto tracks during argument at Parsons Boulevard subway station: NYPD

fire at reformed church of south brooklyn

Fire tears through historic Reformed Church of South Bushwick