Politics News – LI Press

The Massapequa and Syosset School Districts have taken different approaches to the state's mascot ban.

Massapequa

Massapequa and Syosset: two different responses to the state’s mascot ban

By Casey Fahrer & Hannah Devlin

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Fourth graders bring government studies to life with visit from state Sen. Jack Martins

A proposed state bill may require special equalization rates for residents of inter-county school districts.

Amityville

Proposed state bill would require special equalization rates for inter-county school districts

By Casey Fahrer

Mineola

Mineola approves 2 new business openings, honors softball team

By Isabella Gallo

'No Kings' protests are being held across Long Island, including at the Nassau County courthouse, where other anti-Trump protests took place in April.

Nassau

Long Islanders to join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests on June 14

By Grace Bonamico

Elzon Lemus alleges ICE agents wrongfully stopped, searched, detained and handcuffed him in Westbury.

Westbury

Man alleges he was wrongfully detained, handcuffed by ICE in Westbury

By Casey Fahrer

ICE agents detained multiple people in Glen Cove as encounters with agents have increased in Nassau County.

Freeport

ICE detains 4 people near train station in Glen Cove

By Casey Fahrer

The Lakeville Estates Civic Association hosts candidates at many of its meetings, such as in 2024 when they hosted congressional candidates Rep. Tom Suozzi and challenger Mike LiPetri.

Lakeville Estates Civic Association to hold non-incumbent candidate forum on June 18

By Cameryn Oakes

New York lawmakers approved legislation to overhaul the board of NUMC, the county’s lone public safety-net hospital, over the objections of current leadership.

Local News

New NUMC board replaces Ryan as CEO with Northwell exec, NIFA enacts control period

By Cameryn Oakes and Timothy Bolger

Hempstead

Hempstead passes controversial rezoning for Nassau HUB, no casino plans for now

By Isabella Gallo

Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Glen Cove residents call for local control while rallying against battery energy storage systems.

Glen Head

Glen Head residents rally against battery storage, transmission lines

By Hannah Devlin

Legislator Seth Koslow, a Democrat, officially launched his campaign for Nassau County Executive on Jan. 8, challenging incumbent Bruce Blakeman, a Republican.

Lakeville Estates Civic to host meet for non-incumbent candidates

By Frankie DiCalogero

East Williston updates construction codes, changes application fee process

By Isabella Gallo

Wantagh

Wantagh gets one-year extension to change its name

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau

U.S. Transportation secretary to work with state on LI traffic crashes

By Larissa Fuentes

State Assembly Member Michael Durso announced "Connor's Law" which would require yearly cardiac check ups for interscholastic athletes in public schools.

Massapequa

‘Connor’s Law’ introduced in memory of Massapequa hockey player

By Casey Fahrer & Isabella Gallo

Geraldo Rivera

Columns

Geraldo Rivera column: What’s next for Musk, El Salvador?

By Geraldo Rivera

Bill O'Reilly

Opinions

Bill O’Reilly Column: Elon, we hardly knew ya

By Bill O’Reilly

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Roslyn

North Hills voters to go to polls June 17, vote on 2 trustees in uncontested village election

By Isabella Gallo

State Sen. visits Floral Park to speak against Democratic decisions, delay on state budget

By Isabella Gallo

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Manhasset

Two longtime trustees run uncontested in North Hills’s June 17 election

By Isabella Gallo

Former Farmingdale Mayor George Graf has his plaque added to 'Wall of Honor'

Farmingdale board honors former mayor, raises its salaries

By Casey Fahrer

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Plainview-Old Bethpage schools prepare for cell phone ban

By Ryan Toohill

Hempstead

Hempstead to hold June 10 public hearing on Nassau Coliseum rezoning, casino

By Isabella Gallo

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