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State legislators are pushing a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax.

Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long … more

By Lee Landor | 6/29/11

Michele Witte and her husband, Henning, have advocated for a ban on drop-side cribs for more than 13 years, ever since their son, Jonathan Tyler, was killed by one.

Walk-a-thon to mark federal ban on drop-side cribs

Merokean Michele Witte has fought for more than 13 years to pass a federal ban on drop-side cribs ever since her 10-month-old son, Tyler Jonathan, died in 1997 after his neck became trapped between the side-rail and headboard of his drop-side crib. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/11

Autism bill passes Legislature

The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation on June 17 to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. more

By David Weingrad | 6/23/11

What should schools cut if a tax cap passes?

Seventh-grade sports might have to be eliminated. The nine-period day might be reduced to eight. And teachers might have to be let go. After that, no one’s sure what might happen, but school districts will have to keep cutting. more

Scott Brinton | 6/2/11

Legislature weighs organ donation bill

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more

By David Weingrad | 5/19/11

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper spoke before about 20 residents at a town meeting hosted by the East Meadow Public Library on Jan. 13.

Hooper: 'Prepare for the pain'

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper set the tone early at a recent town meeting by warning residents of the tough times ahead. “I want to prepare you for the pain that’s coming,” … more

By David Weingrad | 1/19/11

Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.

An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra

The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more

Andrew Hackmack with video by Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

Redistricting commission is a must

In 2004, New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the performance — or should we say the underperformance — of the New York State Legislature. The report’s first … more

11/12/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

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