Nassau County District Attorney: Legislative District 14 Update 3/26/21

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Nassau County District Attorney: Curran And District Attorney Singas Announce Nassau Courthouse Designated As Historic Landmark

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Nassau County District Attorney: Mulé Honors Retiring Freeport Memorial Library Director Ken Bellafiore

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Nassau County District Attorney: DeRiggiWhitton Commemorates Transfer Of Glen Cove Volunteer FD Ladder 5211 Truck To Dublin, Ireland

(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D - Glen Cove) proudly joined leaders of the Glen Cove Volunteer Fir ...

Griffin, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick Nearly Tied In 21st AD Race

There are less than 500 votes separating the two candidates. The race will likely be decided by absentee ballots.

Problems At The Polls In Rockville Centre? Let Patch Know.

Polls in New York are open through 9 p.m. Did you have any trouble voting today?

Election Day 2020 In Rockville Centre: What You Should Know

Election Day is finally here. This is what you need to know if you're heading to the polls today.

Rockville Centre Election 2020: What You Need To Know

Here's everything you need to know to vote in the election on Tuesday.

Election 2020: Rockville Centre Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Rockville Centre for the election Nov. 3.

Meet The Candidates: Judy Griffin For Assembly

With Election Day around the corner, Patch is reaching out to the candidates to find out why they are running this November.

Meet The Candidates: Victoria Johnson For State Senate

With Election Day around the corner, Patch is reaching out to the candidates to find out why they are running this November.

Save The Post Office Rally This Saturday In Rockville Centre

Long Island activists are joining a national day of protests against funding cuts to the U.S. Postal Service amid debate over mail-in voting

Federal Gov't Sues Rockville Centre Over Power Plant Emissions

The village will also have to pay a $110,000 penalty for the plant, which was not in compliance with the Clean Air Act.

Hempstead Town Giving $1 Million To Each Of 4 Local Hospitals

The funding comes from from the federal CARES act, and will help offset the costs the hospitals incurred fighting the coronavirus.

RVC 2019 Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's everything you need to know to be ready for Election Day.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Candidates: Meet Laura Gillen

Election Day is right around the corner. Stay up to date with Town Supervisor election coverage right here on Patch.

Nassau Legislature Candidates: Meet Debra Siegel

Election Day is right around the corner. Stay up to date with District 7 election coverage right here on Patch.

Error In Sewer Fees Cost Nassau Residents Millions: Curran

A new plan will refund the overpayments to residents in six villages, the county executive said.

Hempstead Town Announces Project To Stabilize South Shore

The project will help protect the area if another storm like Hurricane Sandy were to hit.

Long Island Colleges Get Millions In State Grant Money

The money will help renovate buildings, construct new dorms and more.

IRS Squashes New York's Attempt To Work Around Trump's Tax Law

New York was trying to help people losing their SALT deductions. But now those people are going to have to pay.

Rockville Centre Police Welcome New Sergeant, Officer

Sgt. Noz Firoz has been with the department since 2002, and Officer Leanna Palmer comes to Rockville Centre from the NYPD.

LI Pols Propose Study On Effects Of Air Traffic Over Communities

They want the study to look into the effects of planes constantly flying over residents' homes, causing extremely loud noise.

RVC Mayor Elected To NYCOM Board

Mayor Francis X. Murray will serve as the organization's second vice president.

RVC Receives NYCOM Local Government Achievement Award

The village was recognized for the Sandel Storytelling Workshops.

Nassau Getting Millions From Feds For Community Projects

The grant money will support affordable housing, downtown revitalization efforts, non-profit groups and much more.

New York Passes Law To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

The law will go into effect next March, and will ban the bags statewide. New York is only the third state to pass such a law.

Long Island Politicians React To News Of Amazon Leaving NY

What do you think of the announcement that Amazon won't come to New York? Take our poll and tell us.

Sen. Kaminsky Holds Gun Safety Forum

Participants heard from gun control advocates, and learned about Kaminsky's bill to ban the arming of teachers.

Kaminsky Holding Gun Control Forum On Saturday

The forum will feature parents, teachers, police and gun safety advocates to discuss what can be done to make schools safer.

LI Senators Planning Hearings On LIRR Problems

The senators plan to hear from the LIRR, as well as riders, to find out how the service can be improved.

Hempstead Councilwoman To Amazon: Ditch NYC, Come To LI

She blasted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and "Socialist politicians" for criticizing the HQ2 project, and offered Hempstead as an alternative.

Sen. Proposes Law To Strip Campaign Funds From Felon Politicians

Under current state law, politicians convicted of felonies can keep and spend their campaign cash, despite them being removed from office.

Todd Kaminsky Easily Holds His 9th Senate District Seat

BREAKING: See who won in the race between incumbent Democrat Todd Kaminsky and Republican Francis Becker.

New York State Hiring Hundreds Of Highway Workers For Winter

The state is looking to hire people to help keep roads safe and clear in the winter, as well as perform maintenance.

Hempstead Town, Molloy College Agree To Tuition Discount Program

Town employees, and their children, will receive steep discounts to tuition at the school.

New York Attorney General Creates Clergy Abuse Hotline

The hotline is part of the office's investigation into abuse of Children at the church. Victims who come forward will be protected.

Cuomo Moves Closer To Legalizing Marijuana In NY

The governor created a group that will draft legislation on legalizing the drug in the Empire State.

Dean Skelos, Son Convicted In Corruption Retrial

The former senate majority leader used his position and influence to get jobs and cash for his son, Adam.

Village Of Rockville Centre Appoints New Comptroller

Dennis Morgan brings a wealth of experience to the village from both the public and private sectors.