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The Baldwin Public Library will receive a $100,000 state grant to use toward replacement of its HVAC ventilation system, which, according to library officials, was "hanging on by the skin of its … more
County Executive Ed Mangano’s aides, in sharp business suits, suddenly appeared out of side doors, carrying folding stands, maps and charts, which they hurriedly set up in the center of the Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building’s ornate press room. Then came the big yellow stoplight. more
The state of New York’s economy is precarious. Battered by a recession that saw Wall Street implode — and tens of thousands of workers in the finance industry laid off — the Empire State has been hurting since mid-2008, if not before. more
The New York Times nailed Gov. David Paterson last week in an alleged abuse-of-power case, so much so that he was forced to drop out of the 2010 gubernatorial race. Yet there was Paterson, in typical fashion, denying culpability. more
Peter Schmitt, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, got off on the wrong foot this year when he announced a 47 percent pay increase for himself and similar raises for the two other top members of the Legislature. more
Last week, the biggest loser wasn’t Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley or the Democratic Party or President Obama. The biggest losers were New York schoolchildren, who were sold out by the state Legislature in favor of the tremendously powerful teachers unions. more
Grand Ave. is blighted because . . .To the Editor: Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony Santino’s justification for this proposed boondoggle of a project is really infuriating ("Economic climate … more
As expected, Gov. David Paterson's proposed executive budget includes reductions in state aid to school districts across New York state, part of an effort to close the cash-strapped state's $7.4 … more
Evening Adventures Owl ProwlGet up close and personal with those mysterious creatures of the night, presented by Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center. Discover what fascinating … more
Exhibits and more... Latinas!An exhibit of Latin American Art created by women and depicting images of women. Artists represented include Fernando Botero (Colombia), Ana Maria Martinez (El … more
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