Politics News – LI Press

U.S. Rep Laura Gillen pushes legislation for safer roads in Hempstead.

Hempstead

Gillen pushes for safer roads, communities to take advantage of grant funding

By Casey Fahrer

“Salute to America” fire work show

Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Village of Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi was elected to his role in 2023.

Bayville

Bayville mayor Steve Minicozzi champions local development

By Hannah Devlin

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Port Washington

Port Washington Board of Education reelects leadership, eyes impact of federal fund freeze

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Representative Carolyn McCarthy Passes Away at 81

Bill Clinton, Kathy Hochul attend LI funeral services for former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Tuesday night

By Isabella Gallo

President Donald Trump's "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," has been signed into law, raising the SALT deduction to $40K.

Nassau

SALT deduction grows to $40K, stirring debate among Long Island reps

By Larissa Fuentes

Manor Oaks School

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School Board appoints new president, reappoints vice president

By: Alarice Gooden

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Mineola

Mineola Village Clerk Bryan Rivera is driven by a desire to do good public service

By Isabella Gallo

Village of Flower Hill Board of Trustees Meeting on July 8, 2025

Manhasset

Flower Hill board commits to public hearings before any changes to security patrol

By Amit Ben-Bassat

The Village of Westbury Board of Trustees announced it is applying for a SEQRA grant to upgrade two parks.

Westbury

Village of Westbury to apply for grant to upgrade parks

By Casey Fahrer

Rep. Tom Suozzi sees parallels between the ways Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani connect with voters.

Nassau

Suozzi: Mamdani ‘tapped into’ same thing as Trump

By Ryan Toohill

Fernando Mejia, the manager of Schmear Bagel & Cafe, was detained by ICE agents.

Opinions

Editorial: Identity of 4 people detained in Glen Cove, agents remain a mystery

By Schneps Media LI

Geraldo Rivera

Columns

Geraldo Rivera column: You go, girls

By Geraldo Rivera

The Town of North Hempstead honored veterans at Clinton G. Martin Park as part of its Hometown Heroes program.

Town of North Hempstead honors veterans with banners in parks

By Casey Fahrer

Sebastian Quezada; Bianca Escobar; Amare Clark; Rebeka Hoberman; Harrison Yu; Justin Spera; Shannon Flachner; John Gaffney; Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly; Katherine Vaughn; Sarah Loiacono; Sarah Aliendro; Alexandra Francois; Reese Gallinaro; Liv Akiva; Camila Pisconti; Milan Patel; Kayla Lederer; Luca D'Arpino (L.to R.).

Nassau district attorney presents honorees with SHIELD Awards

Hempstead

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

By Isabella Gallo

Officials break ground on public projects as part of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Hicksville

Officials break ground on public projects in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

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Residents say Michael Tully Park needs repairs. The town says they’re coming soon.

By Isabella Gallo

Linda Sun, her husband and cousin face new federal charges alleging they steered $35 million in COVID-era contracts to family-run companies and received millions in kickbacks.

Nassau

Ex-state official Linda Sun faces new corruption charges

By Larissa Fuentes

Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy speaks as House Minority Leader Pelosi listens during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington in 2012.

Mineola

Remembering Carolyn Cook McCarthy

By Long Island Press

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Opinions

Editorial: Development at the HUB has been a bad bet

By Schneps Media LI

Geraldo Rivera

Columns

Geraldo Rivera column: Everybody loves a parade

By Geraldo Rivera

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Mineola

Mineola middle schooler wins Assembly Member Ed Ra’s “There Ought to be a Law” Contest

Mayor Elliot Conway was elected to his role in the Village of Upper Brookville in 2016.

Upper Brookville

Mayor Elliot Conway reflects on 9 years in role at Upper Brookville

By Hannah Devlin

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