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"It's one thing when the administration believes that we're just putting this forward for political reasons ... it's another thing when the [union] membership that keeps this county running is also being very vocal and adamant," said Nassau Legis. Olena Nicks.

Five Long Island school districts will present spending plans with lower tax levy increases for a revote this month, after voters rejected their proposed budgets in May. If you live in one of these districts make sure you make a plan to vote!

Early voting begins Saturday for several congressional primary races across Long Island, as well as for state comptroller.

Durso: I am disappointed in the State Legislature's failure to pass the larger "forever chemicals" PFAS bill and the packaging reduction act.

Officials from Brookhaven Town, the Village of Head of the Harbor and the dam's owner, Stony Brook nonprofit Ward Melville Heritage Organization, said in recent interviews they are jointly preparing engineering plans and seeking funding for the project, which is expected to cost between $8 millio

Energy costs matter everywhere, but especially on Long Island, where household budgets are already stretched.

John Durso, President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, said battery storage can help by leveling demand and reducing expensive peak pricing.