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New York state bans drop-side cribs after infant deaths

State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. announced last Friday that legislation banning dangerous drop-side cribs in New York state has been signed by Gov. David Paterson. more

David Weingrad | 8/3/10

Long Island Bus must be saved

Economists tell us that the Great Recession of recent years is over. The economy is growing again, albeit ever so slowly. Long Island’s jobless rate has dropped to below 7 percent. Housing prices in a number of area neighborhoods are starting — mind you, starting — to creep up. And we hear anecdotal evidence that people are beginning to spend again. more

7/30/10

Perhaps the Boss should’ve been governor

The passing of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner brought to mind two words: tough love. Steinbrenner succeeded in the world of sports because he wasn’t willing to follow the traditional ways of all the other team owners. He spent money, but he dished out lots of tough love to his managers, his players and his very limited partners. more

Jerry Kremer | 7/30/10

The Merrick Madness, pictured here after winning the Long Island softball championship in the 12-year-old division last week, has won the New York State Softball Championship.

Merrick Madness wins state softball championship

Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 11:29 p.m. Merrick’s 12-year-old Williamsport softball team, a.k.a. the "Merrick Madness," has won the New York State Softball Championship, defeating Garden City South 13-6 in Canastota, N.Y. on July 28, according to Bill Haddad, president of the Canastota Little League. more

David Weingrad | 7/28/10

The state Department of Transportation plans to make changes to Newbridge Road that are aimed at curtailing speeding.

A ‘road diet’ for Newbridge Road in East Meadow

Newbridge Road is set to undergo a facelift in August. On July 23, the state Department of Transportation confirmed its plans to implement “traffic-calming measures” on … more

Mike Caputo | 7/28/10

Gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Cuomo, with his daughter Michaela, proposed a 2 percent property-tax cap during a news conference at the Jewel Quinn Senior Center in North Merrick on Tuesday.

At N. Merrick senior center, Cuomo calls for tax cap

New York State Attorney General and gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, stopped off at the Jewel Quinn Senior Center in North Merrick on July 27 with Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican, to tout a statewide property-tax cap. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/27/10

Assemblyman McKevitt to host 'Women of Distinction' event

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow) will be hosting his fourth annual “Women of Distinction” ceremony to honor outstanding women from the 17th Assembly District. … more

7/23/10

South Shore student honored by state comptroller

Sierra Crowley, a first-grader at South Shore Country Day School in North Bellmore, was recently chosen to receive the New York State Academic Achievement Award from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. more

7/19/10

Alfred Garbarino of North Merrick, who received the Bronze Star for his service with the Army National Guard during the Iraq War, received the Service Cross Medal from Assemblyman David McDonough at a ceremony at the Merrick Library on Friday.

Assemblyman McDonough honors veterans

New York State Assemblyman David McDonough honored combat veterans for distinguished service in a quiet ceremony at the Merrick Library on July 16. more

Scott Brinton | 7/16/10

Memories of the Yankee 'Boss'

The Herald Community Newspapers Remember George "The Boss" Steinbrenner New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner passed away this week. We invite you to share your … more

7/16/10

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