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Villages deserve greater share of state sales taxes
Tens of millions of dollars in state sales taxes are generated in Nassau County’s 64 villages each year. The state keeps part of the money, and sends part of it . . . more
Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast
In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more
How can we prevent flooding? Surge-barrier gates.
Last December, I was joined by other elected officials in calling for surge-barrier gates to be installed on the South Shore to prevent nuisance and major flooding in Nassau County. Surge-barrier gates would . . . more
United States Navy Tall Ships, in an annual tradition, arrived at Long Island's famed Nautical Mile in the Village of Freeport, on Thursday, Aug 10.
Annapolis US Naval Academy Arrives in Freeport
United States Navy Tall Ships, in an annual tradition, will arrive at Long Island's famed Nautical Mile in the Village of Freeport, on Thursday, Aug 10 at 11 a.m. The Annapolis US Naval Academy will be sailing up from Maryland carrying Midshipmen cadets and officers as part of the curriculum for the Academy Squadron Training Program. more
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more
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Mayor Patti Ann McDonald, right, listened to Malverne Mel's prediction for an early spring.
Malverne Mel proclaims an early spring
Nearly 300 people gathered at Reese Park in Malverne on Groundhog Day to await their meteorological fate: would Malverne Mel predict an early spring? more
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Can't the governor and the mayor just get along?
After a careful review of the bestseller lists over the past 10 years, I’ve found over a thousand books advising people how to get along when they’re under stress. more
Bill Dworsak of Baldwin focuses on the task at hand at the firehouse fundraiser at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park.
Devouring clams for a good cause
They came from all over Long Island to compete in the second annual Clam Eating Contest at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park. Peter’s owner Butch Yamali, himself an honorary Island Park … more
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When Mommy and Daddy fight, the kids always lose
De Blasio vs. Cuomo: The gloves are off! New Yorkers were treated to an early July Fourth fireworks show last week when . . . more
We can make Long Island desirable again
In the 1970s and ’80s, New York City was crumbling and Nassau County was a paradise. Now the city is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, and every day I hear friends and neighbors saying they don’t want to stay on Long Island. more
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