Jeff Bessen

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Senior Editor, Nassau Herald at LIHerald.com

Deputy Editor at Amityville Record

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Danger of Southern State Parkway is constant concern

1 week ago | liherald.com | Brian Norman |Jeff Bessen
Jeff Bessen: Why I still cheer like a kid for my teams

1 month ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

I am 64 years old. I have lived a full life, raised a family, built a career and seen the world change in ways I never imagined. But when one of my favorite sports teams takes the field, I’m still a 12-year-old boy, heart pounding, stomach twisting, living and dying with every play or at-bat. A great touchdown catch or a clutch base hit still sends me into wild fist pumping. A botched play or a baffling coaching decision has me pacing the room, muttering in disbelief.
Joseph K. Scianablo is Dems candidate for Hempstead town supervisor

1 month ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

The Nassau County Democratic Committee named Joseph K. Scianablo its candidate for Hempstead town supervisor. Scianablo replaces Justin Brown who declined the nomination. The Republicans also need to name a second candidate as incumbent Supervisor Don Clavin decided not to run again and is expected to be appointed as a judge. The GOP is yet to name its candidate.
Don Clavin, Justin Brown not running for Hempstead town supervisor

2 months ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

Newsday is reporting that incumbent Republican Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and Justin Brown, who was expected to be the Democratic candidate for supervisor will decline their respective parties nominations. As of press time, the known 2025 Democratic candidates are County Legislator Seth Koslow for Nassau County executive; Nicole Aloise for district attorney; former County Legislator Wayne Wink Jr. for county comptroller; and Joylette Williams for county clerk.
What to know about measles

2 months ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

Measles, a virus supposedly eradicated in this country for nearly a quarter of century, is making a comeback. Cases have been reported in California, Texas and in Suffolk County a dozen residents were possibly exposed after a baby less than a year old tested positive, according to the county health commissioner. As of press time, there are no reported cases in Nassau County. Some people think of measles as a mild rash and fever that clears up in a few days.
Nassau County possibly dumping more money into Sands legal defense

2 months ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

Nassau County could be spending an additional $3 million in taxpayer money to defend itself against two lawsuits opposing a proposed Sands casino resort at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale.
Queens woman charged in alleged assault of a Woodmere woman

Mar 7, 2025 | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

After a woman’s legal guardian found what was called “a significant amount of bruising on her body,” she questioned caretaker who said the woman, who suffers from a cognitive disorder, fell on multiple occasions, Nassau police said. The legal guardian placed a camera in the Woodmere home. While watching the camera footage, a woman was seen physically abusing the woman, 83, by hitting, grabbing, yanking and punching the victim’s face and body on Feb. 19, according to police.
Long Island and the federal budget bill

Mar 7, 2025 | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 25. Suozzi opened the March 1 briefing with a detailed PowerPoint, explaining that Congress has yet to pass a full budget for fiscal year 2025 and is currently relying on temporary “Continuing Resolutions,” the latest of which expires on March 14.
Look who is leading ERASE Racism as they appoint an acting president

Mar 5, 2025 | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

ERASE Racism named April Francis Taylor acting president, effective immediately. Taylor, a highly regarded advocate for equity and educational justice, steps into the role after Laura Harding’s tenure as president, which ended earlier this year. Taylor has spent much of her career advocating for systemic change, with a focus on dismantling structural barriers to education and fostering inclusive learning environments.
How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill

Mar 3, 2025 | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

More than 700 people attended a live budget briefing with Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi at Hofstra University that focused on the potentially harmful effects of the partisan budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 25. Suozzi opened the March 1 briefing with a detailed PowerPoint, explaining that Congress has yet to pass a full budget for fiscal year 2025 and is currently relying on temporary “Continuing Resolutions,” the latest of which expires on March 14.