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"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

One thing that can be said about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech on Jan. 21 was that he didn’t shy away from most of the hard issues. more

1/29/15

Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver was arrested Thursday on federal corruption charges and accused taking millions in graft.

Sheldon Silver charged with fraud and extortion

Sheldon Silver, the longtime leader of the Democratically-controlled state Assembly was arrested on several federal corruption charges on Jan. 22,according to the FBI. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/22/15

The election is over. Time to govern.

"You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” That’s what Andrew Cuomo said in his victory speech last Tuesday, after he defeated his closest challenger, Republican Rob Astorino, by nearly 500,000 votes. more

11/13/14

Re-elect Curran to a third term in 21st A.D.

Republican Brian Curran is seeking re-election to a third term in the State Assembly’s 21st District, which includes Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and parts of Baldwin, East Rockaway, Franklin … more

10/30/14

Assemblyman Brian Curran, standing, discussed the Achieving Pupil Preparedness & Launching Excellence (APPLE) plan and other education issues at Kathy and Richard Perez’s home in Baldwin last week. About 20 residents and educators attended.

Getting to the Core of education

Shortly after the Common Core State Standards went into effect at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, a ground swelling of criticism came from parents and teachers who were opposed to more testing for students and more pressure on educators, among other issues. more

By Brian Croce | 8/27/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part II

Last week we highlighted some of the work we think the New York Senate and Assembly have left incomplete as they head toward the end of this legislative session on June 19. We said that … more

6/12/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part I

The State Assembly and Senate end their legislative sessions on June 19, and while there have been significant accomplishments, there are also important matters that were either left unaddressed or, … more

6/12/14

Former Cleveland Browns running back Willie Green lifted Olivia Asuncion, left, and Amelia Jean during a Winners Inc. assembly at Baldwin High School on May 15.

A second half

Much like a football game, every person has a second half in life, in which they can push through adversity, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. That’s what two former National Football League players told ninth-graders at Baldwin High School last week. more

By Brian Croce | 5/21/14

Girl Scout Troop 2305 traveled to Albany, met with Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper, center, and discussed the Baldwin School District’s need for additional funding with her. Hooper presented a $50,000 check to the district for after-school activities on May 2 at Baldwin Middle School.

Is there a badge for that?

Following last year’s cuts in extracurricular activities in the school district budget, many Baldwin residents joined forces to help restore some of the items that were defunded this year. They … more

By Brian Croce | 5/7/14

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