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Hero NYPD detective Steven McDonald dies

Holding candles and reciting prayers along with members of the clergy in Malverne, hundreds of people gathered for a vigil to pray for Malvernite and NYPD Det. Steven McDonald at the Charles Reese Memorial Park in the village on Jan. 9. McDonald, who had a heart attack on Jan. 6, is still in critical condition at North Shore University Hospital in Nassau County. McDonald reportedly died Jan. 10 at North Shore Hosptial while still on life support. He was 59 years old. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 1/10/17

Reform FEMA with a focus on resiliency

As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . . more

10/6/16

Patrick Nicolosi points to what could be the future of the south lot of Belmont Park.

Locals, unions rally for soccer stadium complex at Belmont Park

More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait … more

By Steve Smirti | 5/4/16

Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption

Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more

4/28/16

Kaminsky is the choice to clean up Albany

On April 19, voters in the 9th Senate District will decide who will replace Sen. Dean Skelos, the disgraced majority leader, and, potentially, which party will control the State Senate. As readers have no doubt noticed . . . more

4/13/16

Protestors rallied outside of Gate 3 at Belmont Park on March 26 to urge state lawmkers to support two bils banning VLTs on Long Island.

Deal brokered ending VLTs at Belmont

A deal has been struck leasing Nassau OTB’s 1,000 video lottery terminals to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct racetrack in exchange for annual payments totally $43 million over the first three … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/31/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke at an anti-VLT rally on Jan. 30. A bill to repeal legislation allowing VLTs on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. She co sponsored a similar bill in the Assembly.

Bills threaten VLT facility

A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

Let the sun shine on Albany ethics negotiations

There’s a perverse irony in the fact that negotiations about ethics reform in the corruption-stained state Capitol are conducted in secret. Time and again we’ve seen the governor, the Assembly speaker and the Senate majority leader . . . more

3/18/16

State Assemblyman Brian Curran explained Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget to an audience at the Baldwin Library last week.

Putting an end to state aid reduction?

The controversial gap elimination adjustment to the New York state budget is about to become a thing of the past. That’s the feeling of Assemblyman Brian Curran, who last week presented a … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/23/16

Chris Weidman chatted with Sen. Jack Martins outside the State Senate chamber.

A fighting chance

Former mixed martial arts champ Chris Weidman last week brought some muscle to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s campaign to legalize the competition in New York state. Weidman, who was … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/3/16

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