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Friday, January 6, 2023
Vol. 11, No. 1
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GOPers blast Santos as he enters House Join Dems in backing county, state and federal probes of deluge of lies BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Local Republicans have pulled their support of Congressman-elect George Santos, though few officials in either political party have called on him to resign from his position as the controversial figure’s inauguration nears. Santos arrived in Congress on Monday but like other members was PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAN COLLINS-SWEENEY not sworn in when Republicans were unable to select a House speaker. SanDemocratic leaders and Nassau County residents call for an investigation into Congressman-elect George tos voted for former House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on all three
Santos last week.
ballots cast. The congressman-elect posted a press release on the House website saying he was sworn in on Tuesday despite no officials being sworn in. No House member was sworn in as of Wednesday morning with no speaker elected. Town of North Hempstead Jennifer DeSena, who endorsed Santos ahead of the November election, condemned him for lying about his personal and professional background and said he will not be welcome at any town event she is present at. Other members of the Continued on Page 11
Suozzi announces parting gift for Roslyn BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R Congressman Tom Suozzi’s (DGlen Cove) conducted a farewell tour Wednesday that included stops in Great Neck and Roselyn in which he announced nearly $14 million in funding for several Nassau County and New York City-based organizations. Suozzi’s tour was one of his final acts as New York’s 3rd congressional
representative. He submitted the community-funded 2023 projects in April. On Wednesday, he presented checks to several groups, from government entities to nonprofit organizations. Suozzi’s North Hempstead stops included the Great Neck Senior Center ($464,500), Roslyn Grist Mill Rehabilitation ($500,000) and Sid Jacobson JCC ($850,000). The JCC’s funding will go towards a new roof, while the senior center’s grant will al-
low them to complete renovations. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Village of Roslyn Mayor John Durkin joined Suozzi at the Roslyn Grist Mill stop. Blakeman thanked Suozzi for his preservation efforts. “Once and for all we’ll get it preserved,” said Blakeman. “Because if we don’t preserve our historical sites, young people coming up won’t know about this community and how wonderful it was, the fact that this has
such a rich history and that you have a beautiful historic district.” The funds will complete the wood frame restoration, reinstall the timber frame parts and lower the building to street level. Suozzi recalled working on the Roslyn Grist Mill during his days as county executive. “I know the current county executive is working on it and they’ve made tremendous progress,” he said. “But they need money.”
The renovations will also provide public access to the historic site built between 1715 and 1741. Howard Kroplick, co-president of the Roslyn Landmark Society and former North Hempstead Town Historian, was also thankful. “This could not be done without the community getting involved and government officials supporting the project so thank you so much,” he Continued on Page 39
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