The Westbury Times

02/20/2025

County officials split on calls for Eric Adams to resign

Nassau County officials were split on calls for Mayor Eric Adams to resign from office following the Justice Department's decision to drop corruption charges

02/13/2025

Family of Omer Neutra tells his story to House committee

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee met with the families of six American hostages taken in Israel, including that of Plainview's Omer Neutra, to hear

02/12/2025

BREAKING: Dave Kerpen runs for North Hempstead town supervisor

"We need a leader who is truly going to listen, be transparent, be responsive to all the needs of our constituents, not someone that talks the talk but somebody who has literally walked the walk of likable leadership," Kerpen said.

Kerpen, who is running on the Democratic ticket, announced his campaign at noon today. He will be running for the seat held currently by Jennifer DeSena, who has not announced if she will be running for re-election or not.

Read the full story below to learn more about the political newcomer 👇

Dave Kerpen is a self-proclaimed expert on likable leadership. Now he’s seeking to bring that to North Hempstead as he runs for town supervisor.

02/11/2025

Rep. Tom Suozzi part of letter sent to Social Security Administration over DOGE concerns

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was the lead writer of a letter from the House Ways and Means Committee to the Acting Social Security Administration

01/29/2025

01/29/2025

Nassau County schools slated to receive foundation aid bumps

Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025-2026 budget proposal invests $2 billion investment in Nassau County schools, with foundation aid increases across all districts.

01/28/2025

Port Washington, Westbury water districts get $5M grants

The Port Washington and Westbury water districts were awarded $5 million each from the state as part of a public health and environmental initiative.

01/22/2025

Turning pain into purpose: Mother takes OD prevention into own hands after son's death

Carole Trottere is turning her pain into purpose through overdose prevention advocacy so no other parent has to feel the anguish she has.

01/15/2025

Glen Cove grandmother channels grief into drug overdose prevention advocacy

After losing her granddaughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose, Glen Cove's Corinne Kaufman turned to advocacy to prevent future deaths.

01/12/2025

01/08/2025

Westbury Arts hosts 'NEW,' first gallery exhibition of 2025

Artists of all genres and styles came together at Westbury Arts to participate in "NEW," the center's first exhibition of the new year.

01/07/2025

Old Westbury police officer finds missing Freeport man on LIE

An Old Westbury Police Officer found a missing Freeport man suffering from dementia on New Year’s Eve. Jose Rodriguez, 83, was unable to find his way home on

12/12/2024

***UPDATE*** Milk is back home with her Owner!

FOUND: A young female Goldendoodle was found in Old Brookville near Northern Blvd. No Microchip, No collar - Currently being held at the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter 516-677-5784

12/06/2024

12/01/2024

11/30/2024

FOUND 2 tan Terrier mix breed dogs 1 female and 1 male. Both found with no collars on and no microchips in Woodbury near Glenn dr. Currently being held at the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter 516-677-5784.