Nassau County Executive Laura Curran held her "State of the County" address Wednesday night at Elmont Memorial Junior-Senior High School, focusing on the most pressing issues: COVID-19 vaccine distribution, post-pandemic economic recovery, union contracts, property taxes and police reform.   

 


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His raw vote total in the two counties — both of which he carried comfortably — has increased each time he has run:

Donald Trump garners 53% of vote on Long Island

Democratic officials are warning that NY could be a target of "retribution" from President-elect Trump, Newsday's Albany reporter Michael Gormley reports.

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Drivers with red-light camera tickets issued in Nassau no longer will have to pay a $45 public safety fee and $55 driver responsibility fee, a county spokesman confirmed.

Nassau drops red-light camera ticket fees that appellate court ruled illegal

Foundation aid is the single largest source of financial support for public schools in New York. 

NY issues road map to determine school aid

If the county Legislature approves financing, it would be the first water reuse project since 2016.

$5M treated wastewater project proposed for Bergen Point Golf Course

Drivers with red-light camera infractions issued before the program ended on Sunday will need to have those adjudicated.

Suffolk red-light camera tickets issued before Dec. 1 still valid

A pending New York State bill is opposed by dentist association leaders, who say it would jeopardize patient health.

Licensing dental therapists could expand access to care, supporters say. Many dentists aren't on board

The win for drivers could possibly cost hundreds of millions of dollars to Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Proponents hail ruling eliminating LI fees for red-light tickets

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Democrat Tom Suozzi claimed victory in his re-election bid in the 4th Congressional District.

'Let's keep on fighting together'

Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory in the 4th Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. Anthony D'Esposito.

'It's time to get Congress back to work again'

Democrat John Avlon concedes race in the 1st Congressional District to Republican Nick LaLota.

'We fought the good fight' 

Democrat Rob Lubin concedes race in the 2nd Congressional District to Republican Andrew Garbarino.

  'Honored to have had the opportunity to represent my home' 

Andrew Garbarino claimed victory in his re-election bid to represent the 2nd Congressional District.

'We are gonna put this country back on the right track'

Republican Rep. Nick LaLota said he was "fired up" as he declared victory in his re-election bid for the 1st Congressional District.

'I campaigned on the issues that matter'

Turnout has been heavy across Long Island on Election Day.

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