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  • The Brian Lehrer Show /

    Nassau County Exec on Gov. Hochul's Call for More Housing for Long Island

    Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responds to Gov. Hochul's housing plans for suburban areas. Jan 12, 2023

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    Nassau County Exec on Gov. Hochul's Call for More Housing for Long Island
  • WNYC News /

    The North Shore Leader is a tiny LI newspaper who says George Santos has been lying to their community for years

    George Santos has gone to Washington this week to join the U-S House amid a smorgasbord of scandal. Santos, and his lies, have been the talk of the town for two weeks now. Jan 5, 2023

  • WNYC News /

    A Long Island village is prepping for months without internet. Is NYC ready, too?

    The village of Lynbrook recently released an 11-page plan detailing how the government and essential services could run without broadband. Nov 21, 2022

  • WNYC News /

    Former Rep. Steve Israel on why Republican "Red Wave" crashed on Long Island

    The longtime North Shore Congressman reflects on the success of the GOP on Long Island in an election cycle where the party underperformed nationally. Nov 11, 2022

  • The Brian Lehrer Show /

    The 'Red Wave' Fizzled... Except in the New York Suburbs

    Why Republicans gained ground in New York. Nov 11, 2022

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    The 'Red Wave' Fizzled... Except in the New York Suburbs
  • WNYC News /

    Good Things: Fire Island Monarchs

    Every September and October, the dunes of Fire Island are filled with Monarch butterflies migrating south. And a group of scientists is tracking their journey. WNYC’s Amy Pearl has more. Nov 4, 2022

    Good Things: Fire Island Monarchs
  • WNYC News /

    Voices of young voters on Long Island

    Students at Suffolk County Community College told us what it would take to get them more eager to take part in the political process. Nov 4, 2022

  • WNYC News /

    Why Long Island is the ultimate political bellwether

    The Long Island suburbs have long been a political bellwether. With three vacant Congressional seats, that may be doubly so in 2022. Nov 4, 2022

  • WNYC News /

    NY’s first marijuana harvest prioritizes sustainability over consumer appeal

    WNYC takes a tour of a marijuana farm in Long Island as the first harvest starts to come in. Oct 6, 2022

  • WNYC News /

    On the sea and in the sky with NY's new shark patrollers

    In the roughly two weeks of daily boat patrols, the state authorities have yet to spot a single shark. Aug 4, 2022

    On the sea and in the sky with NY's new shark patrollers

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