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A Farmingdale Senior Becomes the Youngest Women of Distinction Honoree in Assembly History

A Farmingdale High School senior has become the youngest person ever honored through the New York State Assembly's Women of Distinction program. Madeline Ortiz received the recognition for a seat belt safety campaign she built as her Girl Scout Gold Award project, according to the Farmingdale Union Free School District.

Farmingdale, NY · 2d
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New York City considers a major shift in elite school admissions as Latino students face a striking gap

Latino students gap issues scattered across the public education sector highlight systemic hurdles restricting high achieving youth from accessing top tier academic tracks. Recent admission metrics released by city education authorities show how reliance on a single standardized exam limits demographic diversity across prestigious specialized campuses. Community advocates urge local...

New York, NY · 2d
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First Empire Bins Installed in Brooklyn to Fight Sidewalk Trash and Rats

Brooklyn’s first residential on-street trash containers have been installed in the city’s latest effort to get rid of piles of black garbage bags on sidewalks — and the rats that love to dine on them. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Brooklyn Community District 2 will receive 700...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d
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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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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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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

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Flushing Tower Rendering Shows 156 Units, Waterfront Path to Flushing Creek

A newly revealed rendering shows what could rise along Flushing Creek: a 14-story residential building at 35-20 College Point Boulevard, with 156 total units and 47 of them set aside as affordable housing. The design includes ground-floor retail, community space, a parking garage, and a stretch of new public waterfront access, placing it squarely within the city's long-running push to open up this stretch of Queens shoreline.

Queens, NY · 17h

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Studio 54, Warhol and Halston Come to Roslyn Harbor as the Nassau County Museum of Art Opens NYC Glam on Nov. 21

Studio 54 is coming to Roslyn Harbor. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Nassau County Museum of Art opens three exhibitions at once inside the Frick mansion, and two of them are about the same thing: New York City after dark, from the 1960s through the 1980s. All three run through March 7, 2027.

New York, NY · 10h

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Port Washington’s Kim Keiserman flips Assembly District 16 blue

Port Washington resident Kim Keiserman flipped the 16th State Assembly District from Republican to Democratic control Tuesday, Nov. 3, defeating Republican David Hassid with 52.25% of the vote, according to unofficial early Nassau County election results. Hassid received 47.68% of the vote in the race for the seat, which had...

Port Washington, 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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1 in 3 NYC Home Transfers to Companies Shows Deed Theft Warning Signs

New study finds a decade-high share of NYC home transfers have ownership discrepancies, days after a Queens man was convicted of deed theft.

New York, NY · 20h

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Huntington's Holiday Parade Takes an America 250 Theme on Nov. 28, Then a Menorah on Wall Street and a Skate With Police

The Town of Huntington has posted its holiday calendar, and it starts on Saturday, Nov. 28, when the annual holiday parade moves through Huntington Village. This year the parade carries a theme: the 250th anniversary of American independence, which the nation marks in 2026. The parade, Nov. 28. The town...

Huntington, NY · 1d

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Lake Success officials discuss cannabis dispensary, approve $650K in borrowing

The Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees discussed an ongoing legal dispute over a proposed cannabis dispensary and approved $650,000 in borrowing for village improvements during its Nov. 9 meeting. Village Attorney Andrea Curto updated trustees on a court decision involving a cannabis applicant. “Now the board still has...

Lake Success, NY · 23h

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Port Washington Chamber names business person of the year

The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce honored local business owner and community volunteer Mathieu Lanfant as its 2026 Business Person of the Year during its annual fall networking event on Oct. 28 at Nino’s Beach. The event also included the installation of the chamber’s 2026-27 officers and directors. Former...

Port Washington, 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 · 1d

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City elects first-ever dog mayor from Queens

Step aside, Mayor Mamdani. There is a new top dog from Queens. Machka, a four-year-old Anatolian Shepherd who calls Sunnyside home, was elected dog mayor of New York City last week, making her the first furry executive from the World’s Borough. The three-legged pup won the online election last...

Queens, NY · 17h

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Port Washington sewer district defends contract that would nearly double Manorhaven’s treatment costs

The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District defended a proposed contract Nov. 9, that would sharply raise what the Village of Manorhaven pays to treat its sewage, in a meeting that ended with officials from both sides trading barbs before a packed room. Manorhaven is not part of the district....

Port Washington, NY · 1d

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New York Seniors Charged for Trial Books From FC&A Can Get Full Refunds if They Contact the Company Before April 23, 2027

New York seniors who paid for FC&A trial books in the past six years can get full refunds, including late fees, by contacting the company before April 23, 2027.

New York · 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