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The Money Overview

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Nassau County seniors face a Jan. 4, 2027 filing date as North Hempstead lifts its senior exemption income limit to $58,399

Nassau County homeowners who are 65 or older must have a senior citizens’ exemption application in the county assessor’s hands by Jan. 4, 2027, to cut their taxes on the 2027-28 roll. The income ceiling for the exemption is $58,399, up $20,000 from $38,399. Owners at the bottom of the income scale can take 65% […] The post Nassau County seniors face a Jan. 4, 2027 filing date as North Hempstead lifts its senior exemption income limit to $58,399 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Nassau County, NY · 1d

The Center Square

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Nassau County's transgender athlete ban overturned

(The Center Square) — A New York appeals court has struck down Nassau County's ban on athletes born male competing in girls' and women's sports. The ruling by the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, declared the Long Island county's law that bars transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities is illegal because it violates the state's Human Rights Law and Civil Rights Law prohibiting efforts to restrict access to places of public accommodation "based on a person’s gender identity or expression, including whether the person identifies as transgender.” "Although a local government is constitutionally empowered to enact local laws relating to the welfare of its citizens through its police power, it is prohibited from exercising that power through the adoption of local laws that are inconsistent with the New York State Constitution or any general law of the state," the panel of judges wrote in the three-page ruling. The decision, which is expected to be appealed, stems from a lawsuit filed by the New York chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which claimed the restrictions signed into a law in 2024 by Nassau County Chief Executive Bruce Blakeman in July violated the state's

Nassau County, NY · 3d

Richner Communications

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A blue wave and key takeaways from Election Night in Nassau County

A blue wave crashed onto Long Island's shores the evening of Nov. 3. From the state level to local officials, democrats won key races this election season.

Nassau County, NY · 3d

Herald Community Newspapers

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$108M assisted living development in Oceanside advances with Nassau County IDA approval

A long-awaited assisted living development in Oceanside is moving forward after receiving preliminary approval for financial incentives from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, bringing new life to a project that stalled several years ago amid rising construction costs. Silver Fox of Oceanside NY LLC, an affiliate of McLean, Va.-based...

Nassau County, NY · 2d
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CBS New York

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Lightning strike sparks fire at Bay Shore, Long Island home

A house was struck by lightning Friday morning in Bay Shore on Long Island. It happened around 7:30 a.m. when the South Shore was experiencing a wave of thunder and lightning.

Bay Shore, NY · 2d

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Nassau County On Track For Fifth Budget Surplus In A Row Under County Executive Bruce Blakeman

After generating a $15 million budget surplus just last year and saving $30 million in reserves, Nassau County is on track for a fifth consecutive budget surplus due to the combination of strong economic conditions and superior financial management. Despite rising economic uncertainty being seen throughout the U.S., county officials...

Nassau County, NY · 2d

The Money Overview

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Seniors in Maricopa County, Ariz., Blount County, Tenn., Collier County, Fla. and Huntington, N.Y. can freeze or cut property taxes, with income caps from $38,686 to $63,470

In three counties and one town, homeowners 65 and older can lower the property-tax charge on a primary residence, but the programs work in different ways and cap income at figures from $38,686 in Collier County, Florida, to $63,470 in Blount County, Tennessee. Maricopa County, Arizona, sets its limits at $47,712 for one owner and […] The post Seniors in Maricopa County, Ariz., Blount County, Tenn., Collier County, Fla. and Huntington, N.Y. can freeze or cut property taxes, with income caps from $38,686 to $63,470 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Blount County, TN · 3d

Ballotpedia News

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Incumbent Laura Gillen (D) defeated Jeanine Driscoll (R/Conservative Party) and Blay Tarnoff (L) in the general election to represent New York's 4th Congressional District

Incumbent Laura Gillen (D) defeated Jeanine Driscoll (R/Conservative Party) and Blay Tarnoff (L) in the general election to represent New York's 4th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Newsday's Billy House wrote, "Enrolled Democratic voters still outnumber Republicans in Gillen's district, located just outside New York City. But it's been...

Nassau County, NY · 12h

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Toothpaste, Razors and Shampoo: Oyster Bay Is Collecting for Homeless Veterans Through November

With Veterans Day on Wednesday, the Town of Oyster Bay is collecting toiletries for Long Island veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Collection bins are set up at both of the town's town halls, in Oyster Bay and in Massapequa, and they stay out through the end of November.

Oyster Bay, NY · 1d

LongIslandPress

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The Artist Tree, Farmingdale’s fourth cannabis dispensary, debuts

The Artist Tree is taking root as Farmingdale’s fourth adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary and the first East Coast location of a California-based chain hosts a grand opening celebration scheduled for Nov. 14. As the name suggests, the new pot shop and art gallery rolled into one will feature rotating...

Farmingdale, NY · 7h

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 21h

SciFiSland

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Historic St. Johnland Property in Kings Park May Become Parkland

A nearly 50-acre wooded property in Kings Park with roots in a 160-year-old charitable community is under contract to be purchased by Suffolk County for […] The post Historic St. Johnland Property in Kings Park May Become Parkland first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Kings Park, NY · 2d

New York Post

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Blakeman unloads on ‘selfish’ Rep. Elise Stefanik as NY GOP points fingers after election drubbing

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unloaded on outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik Thursday – one day after the upstate congresswoman called his failed gubernatorial campaign “low energy.” Blakeman tore into his fellow Republican Party member for not doing more to help GOP candidates win and called her career lackluster in the aftermath of his Election Day drubbing at the hands of incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Elise Stefanik is a selfish, do nothing politician that didn’t lift a finger to help Republican candidates in New York this year,” Blakeman wrote on X. Failed NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is firing back at Elise Stefanik after the outgoing congresswoman criticized his campaign. Dennis A. Clark for NY Post “She had one moment of glory in what was otherwise an unremarkable career,” he added without elaborating. Stefanik then fired off a subtle burn back at her almost-primary opponent Blakeman by noting she had never lost an election. “I know feelings are raw in the aftermath of Tuesday’s result so I will cut some slack because while I don’t know from experience, as I have never lost any of my seven elections, I know that this is a tough loss in NY and I

New York · 3d

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Dogs Can Walk the Sand in Long Beach Through April 15, With a Beach Tag and a Leash

Dog owners in Long Beach can now take their dogs onto the ocean beach. The City of Long Beach has launched a pilot program that allows dogs on the sand, effective now and running through April 15, 2027, which covers the full off season from late fall through early spring.

Long Beach, NY · 3d

TBR News Media

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Veterans Day events on the North Shore

November 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, a day on which we honor the millions of brave men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. The following communities on the North Shore will pay their respects:. Calverton. Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Road, Calverton will hold...

Huntington, NY · 2d

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No Clear End, Board of Elections Says They Have Counted 181,106 Emergency Ballots

Just after 5 pm on Saturday, November 7, the Westchester County Board of Elections WBOE) gave the first emergency ballot processing update since midday Friday. According to the figures provided by the WBOE, they have processed 181,106 emergency ballots. This number is north of our working estimate of 160,000 Election...

Westchester County, NY · 1d

Richner Communications

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Pamela Panzenbeck: In Glen Cove we can't do enough for our veterans

The 2026 honoree is Robert Hanan, a Vietnam War combat veteran.  I was introduced to Bob, and found him to be a humble, pleasant gentleman. He is so grateful for this honor. Joining him at the ceremony will be his wife of 57 years, Andrea, along with their son, Dean, daughter-in-law, Christina, and two grandchildren, ages 13 and 11.

Glen Cove, NY · 2d

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Igloos, Fire Pits and an Outdoor Rink: Great Neck's Lights & Ice Weekend Is Set for Dec. 5 and 6

The Great Neck Park District is turning one of its parks into a holiday weekend. Lights & Ice, a two-day event at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park, runs Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, with outdoor skating under string lights, private igloos, fire pits, pictures with Santa and live music.

Great Neck, NY · 2d

Long Island Life & Politics

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State Requests Federal Assistance for Coastal Storm Damage on LI, NYC

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to submit a request for federal assistance to repair coastal storm risk management projects damaged by the nor'easter that

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