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J&R Discount store to close in Massapequa Park, residents up-in-arms

Discount store J&R is set to close in Massapequa Park on Jan. 31 after more than 50 years in business. One local resident said the community may boycott the store’s replacement. “I feel very sorry for anyone who thinks that they’re going to come into this community and have...

Massapequa Park, NY · 1d
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Jared Behr shares his priorities for Nassau Legislative District 16

Democratic candidate and Plainview resident Jared Behr won the open seat in the Nassau County Legislature’s 16th District, keeping it blue, as Democrats watch to see if they may have flipped another seat to potentially narrow the Republican majority to a one-vote lead. Behr got 55.07% of the vote...

Nassau County, NY · 1d
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Suffolk Plastic Surgeons opens new office in East Setauket technology park

Suffolk Plastic Surgeons has moved to a new office in East Setauket, marking the opening with a ribbon-cutting and open house Friday, Nov. 6. The practice’s new location at 24 Research Way, Suite 100, is within the Stony Brook Technology Center, where it previously operated at 179 Belle Mead Road.

Setauket- East Setauket, NY · 2d
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Port Washington street renamed after Logan Coyle

A portion of Essex Court now bears the 10-year-old’s name, honoring his courage, joyful spirit and the community that rallied around him during his battle with cancer. A Port Washington neighborhood gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the life and legacy of a young boy whose courage, infectious personality and nearly two-year battle with cancer brought together residents, businesses and organizations across Long Island and beyond.

Port Washington, NY · 2d
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Voters without a party now outnumber Republicans on Blakeman’s Nassau County home turf

There are now more registered voters without a party than there are Republicans in Nassau County, the home turf of failed gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, according to newly released data. Non-affiliated voters now outnumber Republicans 314,000-307,000, according to active enrollment data that was released in early November just before GOP pick Blakeman was shellacked in his bid to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who carried Nassau. The numbers reflect longstanding statewide numbers, as voters without a party have already outnumbered registered Republicans for several years. Non-affiliated voters don’t include members of minor political parties including the Conservative and Working Families parties. Voters cast their ballots during the midterm elections at P.S. 152 in the Inwood section of Manhattan, New York, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post California just voted to give two billionaires $4 billion in taxpayer money so they can do obscure research Nassau’s neighbor on Long Island, Suffolk County, is home to about 345,000 independents and 341,000 Republicans, according to the data. Since last November, the ranks of active unaffiliated voters have swelled by nearly 40,000 across Long Island, while active GOP enrollment dropped by about 4,700, according to enrollment figures. This

Nassau County, NY · 2d

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Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrates local history at Rocky Point Historical Society’s 28th Annual Tea

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Rocky Point Historical Society’s 28th Annual Tea on November 1st at the historic Hallock Homestead, where community members gathered to celebrate local heritage as part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration. Founded in 1994, the Rocky Point Historical Society purchased the c....

Rocky Point, NY · 1d

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Over 200 Five Towns Residents Rally in Support of Peninsula Public Library, Demand Board Accountability

On Sunday morning, November 8, 2026, approximately 200 community members gathered at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst to voice their support for the Peninsula Public Library (PPL) and demand accountability from the library’s Board of Trustees. The rally brought together residents, library workers, local mayors, and elected leaders...

Cedarhurst, NY · 21h

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The 1987 Long Island Garbage Barge That Made National Headlines

On March 22, 1987, a barge carrying more than 3,100 tons of garbage from Long Island and New York City began what was supposed to […] The post The 1987 Long Island Garbage Barge That Made National Headlines first appeared on SciFisland.com .

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Veterans Day ceremonies set for Wednesday in Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery

Veterans Day ceremonies will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Riverhead and at Calverton National Cemetery to honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces. The Riverhead Combined Veterans Committee will host its annual observance at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial monument at the corner of...

Riverhead, NY · 1d

Long Island Life & Politics

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Loan Servicer Opens Branch in Rockville Centre

Nassau County Legislator Scott M. Davis (D-Rockville Centre) joined the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and his colleagues in local government on October 26 to celebrate the grand opening of Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Davis presented

Rockville Centre, NY · 1d

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Mineola Marching Band wins 7th state championship

The Mineola Mustangs Marching Band captured its seventh New York state championship on Nov. 1, winning the 2026 New York State Field Band Conference Championship at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Competing in the highly competitive SS1 division, the Mustangs earned a score of 94.025 to secure the championship,...

Mineola, NY · 1d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 3d

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Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes

When the City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani agreed on a $127 billion budget last June, the story behind the story was obvious. The numbers for the fiscal year beginning last July 1 added up to a balanced budget, thanks to a flood of state aid and some fiscal gimmicks. And the plan projected a […] The post Mamdani Budget Floats on Wall Street Cash as Momentum Grows for New Taxes appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 13h

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At Somos, New York’s political future meets Puerto Rico’s present

The annual Somos conference has long been equal parts family reunion, policy summit and political marketplace for New York’s Latino elected officials. But the 40th anniversary gathering at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan carried unusual significance this year, unfolding just days after a Democratic wave election that reshaped New York politics while forcing attendees to confront Puerto Rico’s own challenges, from drought and infrastructure strains to questions about economic development and political self-determination.

New York · 2d

POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 1d

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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 · 3d

Fortune

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 3d

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Disability Community Weighs Hochul’s Record After Reelection

He is usually an Education & Outreach Training and Coaching Specialist for the State Department of Health’s Open Doors by day, but on November 3, Zachary Jordan Borodkin was an accessibility coordinator, tracking barriers for voters with disabilities at a polling site in Midtown Manhattan. He noted that ten...

New York · 2d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 4d

New York Post

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Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from some of the wildest policies espoused by leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America . Hizzoner downplayed the possibility of him getting booted out of the lefty group while claiming there’s mainstream public support to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The thing that has been offered as a part of a litany of policy platforms that I would reject is, after last night, why would we abolish the Senate?” Mamdani told “Fox News Sunday” in a pre-taped interview. “I think what we’re seeing is that Americans across this country are facing a cost-of-living crisis,” he added. “Americans are tired of waiting. They are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by the very politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from key tenets of the DSA platform. AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas Mamdani privately meets with powerful lefty unions about 2028 — as he makes striking AOC admission Mayor Mamdani worked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to secure a budget lifeline this year and childcare funding. Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul “I’m proud to

New York, NY · 3d