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John Scaparro, right, was sworn in on Nov. 18 to the Seaford Public Library Board of Trustees.

Former NYPD Sergeant appointed to library board

The Seaford Public Library Board of Trustees has spoken – and John M. Scaparro, 57, of Seaford, has been chosen to fill the open seat on the library board. The seat was vacated after the … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/5/19

Rep. Rice endorses Buttigieg for president

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice announced on Nov. 26, that she was endorsing South Bed Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president. With the announcement, Rice, a Garden City Democrat whose 4th Congressional … more

By Timothy Denton | 12/5/19

How slavery changed the face of Long Island

Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/27/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Donald Clavin was officially declared the next Town of Hempstead supervisor on Thursday after incumbent Laura Gillen conceded in the supervisor's race.

Clavin declares victory, Gillen concedes in Hempstead supervisor’s race

With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon. According to the Board of … more

By Michael Smollins | 11/21/19

Rep. Peter King will retire after 28 years when his current congressional term ends in 2020.

Candidates jockey for King’s seat

It’s hard to replace a King, or at least it will be after U.S. Rep. Peter King retires from public office when his current congressional term ends next year. King, 75, an-nounced his retirement … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/21/19

Nan Mead, from left, and Roger Tilles, from the Board of Regents’ First Judicial District, and Rockville Centre Superintendent Dr. Bill Johnson, who cautioned that ideas about a community’s wealth might be “artificial.”

Democrats mull foundation funding

Nassau County’s Democratic state senators met with representatives from Nassau and Suffolk county school districts at Seaford Middle School last week to discuss the state’s troubled system of … more

By Timothy Denton | 11/21/19

Don Clavin declared victory in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race on Nov. 5, but the Nassau County Board of Elections is still tallying ballots and has until Nov. 29 to declare a winner.

Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided

More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/14/19

Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.

Macmillan responds to embargo criticism

Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more

By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda | 11/14/19

Peter King says he won’t seek re-election

Washington mainstay Peter King, who represents New York’s 2nd Congressional District, announced Monday that he would not seek a 15th term in the House of Representatives. The 75-year-old Seaford … more

By Timothy Denton | 11/14/19

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