Nassau County is working with the state to increase the number of contract tracers working in the county with COVID-19 patients.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more big changes Wednesday as the state again saw its single largest day death totals.
Despite the grim news, hospitalization and ICU rates continued to show signs of flattening.
New York residents are expected to start receiving stimulus payments soon. Here’s what you need to do beforehand.
Check out this story reported last week on Wantagh-Seaford Patch.
The Nassau and Suffolk Republican parties are throwing their support behind Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino.
Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
"This law has resulted in hundreds of prisoners being released on Long Island including gang members," Rep. Pete King said.
On Thursday evening, the U.S. government killed Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian military leader.
William Field IV sought re-election for his sixth term Tuesday.
Congressman Pete King has represented New York's 2nd Congressional District for 14 terms. The Republican is a staunch Trump ally.
Here are the results for Laura Gillen, Madeline Singas, Steve Rhoads, Chris Carini and more.
Here's what you need to know about the 2019 elections in Wantagh and Seaford, including candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
Election Day is right around the corner. Stay up to date with Town Council District 5 election coverage right here on Patch.
A new bill would indefinitely fund — and expand — a program that gives Nassau volunteer responders free community college.
In case you missed it, here's a story that appeared last week on Patch.
BREAKING: Erin King Sweeney is a Hempstead town councilwoman, daughter of Rep. Peter King and leader of the town board's GOP majority.
The document also notes the audit was stymied by the Town of Hempstead. It did not look at the treatment of animals.
The town would severely limit advertising for the products within 1,000 feet of where children gather, like schools and parks.
The ban prohibits and drilling and exploration of oil and gas in New York's coastal waters.
Erin King Sweeney said she already underwent surgery, and advocated the importance of routine mammograms.
The Coast Guard is working without pay. But you can help them make ends meet with a simple donation.
The congressman said that it was unfair to blame ICE for the deaths of two immigrant children in its custody this month. What do you think?
In addition to the center, the state is also designating more than 200 acres on the West End a Park Preservation Area.
The workers found the drug operation while cleaning a vacant lot, and quickly reported it to police.
Liuba Grechen Shirley will face Peter King in the general election in November.
DuWayne Gregory and Libua Grechen Shirley both think they have the best chance to unseat the longtime Republican representative.
The senator called on the LIRR to fix elevators and improve accessibility so those with disabilities could get to train platforms.
The town is looking for groups who can take over all or part of the responsibilities the shelter provides.
Gerrymandering is a problem. And this tool lets you see how it can affect your Congressional representation.
Parts of Seaford are among communities served by SFWD that District is urging to prevent freezing of pipes and service lines this winter.
DuWayne Gregory, a Democrat, plans to challenge the longtime Republican Congressman for his seat.
The deductions, which many New Yorkers depend on, were reduced in the tax bill Republicans passed in December.
The governor signed the emergency executive order so taxpayers could take advantage of deductions before the new GOP law takes effect.
The veteran congressman says Steve Bannon doesn't belong on the national stage, but Bannon is fundraising for Rep. Lee Zeldin this week.
The Congressman had some very strong words for President Trump's budget director.
Following reports that Camp ANCHOR families had their personal information released, the councilwoman is trying to stop that from happening.
Erin King Sweeney's package is a shot across the bow for Supervisor Santino, who she said was targeting her with his proposed reforms.
The MTA said that LIRR riders whose trains don't go all the way to Penn Station this summer will get a fare decrease.
The couple has been involved in many facets of the synagogue for years.