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Long Island Press - North Hempsteadmayoral transition

East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz steps down after 32 years, Brian Meyerson named successor

After more than three decades leading the village, East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz stepped down, marking the end of his 32-year tenure as mayor and nearly four decades of service to the community. During the Nov. 6 board of trustees meeting, Koblenz...

Nov 10, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadcannabis dispensary legal dispute and municipal borrowing

Lake Success officials discuss cannabis dispensary, approve $650K in borrowing

The Village of Lake Success Board of Trustees discussed an ongoing legal dispute over a proposed cannabis dispensary and approved $650,000 in borrowing for village improvements during its Nov. 9 meeting. Village Attorney Andrea Curto updated trustee...

Nov 10, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadsewer district contract cost dispute

Port Washington sewer district defends contract that would nearly double Manorhaven’s treatment costs

The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District defended a proposed contract Nov. 9, that would sharply raise what the Village of Manorhaven pays to treat its sewage, in a meeting that ended with officials from both sides trading barbs before a ...

Nov 10, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteaderroneous building permit and illegal construction

Restaurant owner began illegal construction on ‘paper street’ after village issued building permit in error

The Village of Westbury renewed the cabaret license for Italian restaurant Cena 081 following some tense exchanges between the village board and the eatery’s owners over a request for a building permit. The back-and-froth came during the village’s No...

Nov 10, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadhonorary street renaming

Port Washington street renamed after Logan Coyle

A portion of Essex Court now bears the 10-year-old’s name, honoring his courage, joyful spirit and the community that rallied around him during his battle with cancer. A Port Washington neighborhood gathered Sunday, Nov. 8, to celebrate the life and ...

Nov 9, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadstate assembly election result

Port Washington’s Kim Keiserman flips Assembly District 16 blue

Port Washington resident Kim Keiserman flipped the 16th State Assembly District from Republican to Democratic control Tuesday, Nov. 3, defeating Republican David Hassid with 52.25% of the vote, according to unofficial early Nassau County election res...

Nov 9, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteaddowntown entertainment and community events

Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: What’s Good, Great Neck?

Fun Fact: Our town has a history of turning public spaces into gathering places for concerts, festivals, and fairs in our parks and on downtown streets. Entertainment and downtown commerce reinforce each other, drawing our residents and visitors to t...

Nov 8, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadelected official lawsuit settlement

Oyster Bay Town Council Member Vicki Walsh settles lawsuit over alleged malpractice

Oyster Bay Town Council Member Vicki Walsh and a Roslyn surgeon have reached a settlement after a doctor in his office implanted metal stents into Walsh’s pelvic region without her knowledge, leaving her in constant pain, according to her lawsuit. Th...

Nov 6, 2026

Long Island Press - North Hempsteadpolice payroll disclosure

Lake Success explains police earnings nearly 50% above Nassau average

Police officers in three North Shore villages reported average annual earnings substantially higher than the Nassau County police average, according to a new public payroll report, though one village attributed its figures to staffing shortages and o...

Nov 5, 2026

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