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Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/11/19

Malverne’s village board, from left: Village Clerk Terry Emmel, Trustees Perry Cuocci and Lauren Touchard, Mayor Keith Corbett, Trustees Tim Sullivan and John O’Brien, and Village Justice James Frankie.

Malverne board set to take up appointed roles

Following Malverne’s first contested races in 12 years, Mayor Keith Corbett and the board of trustees said they would continue their efforts to enhance life in the village. The mayor, Trustees … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/11/19

The Baldwin school district will receive $31 million in state aid under the state budget.

Plastic bags to be banned in New York

Under an agreement reached as part of the state budget passed by lawmakers over the weekend, plastic bags will be banned in all New York retail stores starting next March. “You drive through … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Nassau Commissioner of Shared Services, Melissa Gallucci, on the lectern, spoke on the joint bid for law enforcement vehicles with County Executive George Latimer of Westchester, left, and County Executive Steve Bellone of Suffolk, right.

Three counties, big savings for new police vehicles

The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate. more

3/28/19

Shari Camhi, at mic, superintendent of the Baldwin school district, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would require the safe storage of all firearms.

Advocates call on Cuomo to sign gun storage bill

Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature have stonewalled a bill that would require gun owners to lock up their firearms in safety boxes, and punish those who don’t — but Democrats are hoping … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/27/19

Martinez, Squeri elected to Village of Freeport Board

Jorge Martinez and Christopher Squeri were elected Tuesday night to the Village of Freeport Board. Martinez took 31 percent of the vote in the five-person, at-large race, and Squeri took 24.5 … more

3/20/19

Voters elected Malverne Independent Party candidates James Frankie, far left, Lauren Touchard, Tim Sullivan, third from right, and Keith Corbett for the village election on Tuesday. They were joined by outgoing Malverne Mayor Patti Ann McDonald, center, and Corbett's wife, Elicia.

Clean sweep in Malverne

It was standing room only for the most of the day at the Malverne Firehouse as residents cast their votes in this year’s village election on Tuesday. In Malverne’s first contested races in 12 … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/19/19

Meet the Candidates Night took place at Village Hall on March 5.

Mayor, trustee, justice candidates speak to voters before the Village of Malverne's March 19 election

Polls will be open for the Village of Malverne election on March 19. Deputy Mayor Keith Corbett and lifelong Malvernite Lori Lang lead the slate for their respective parties as they run for mayor … more

By Nakeem Grant | 3/14/19

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano's attorney Kevin Keating addressed reporters outside federal court in Central Islip after Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty of multiple corruption charges at their second trial.

Manganos found guilty on multiple corruption charges

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty on a number of charges Friday morning following a second trial on federal charges that they abused their positions for personal benefit. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/8/19

The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.

LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan

Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/7/19

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