The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done.
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7/6/16
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The summer solstice beckons shortly, and it’s embraced at Old Westbury Gardens with festivities involving music and dance that reflect the wonder of the season.A rich and lively celebration …
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By Karen Bloom
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6/15/16
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Fairies and stodgy lords face off in Gilbert & Sullivan's whimisical political satire.
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6/8/16
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The Herald has called in the past for the state government to close the loophole that allows people to exceed campaign contribution limits by forming limited liability companies, or LLCs . . .
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5/26/16
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Dylan’s mom and Daniel’s dad write to me often. In truth, I dread reading their emails; their words darken the day. But how wrenching it must be to write those words. These parents are leaders of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation . . .
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5/19/16
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Given Albany’s vaunted position as the public corruption capital of America, you’d think the panel created in 2011 to oversee ethics and lobbying in New York’s executive branch and the Legislature would have more than enough work to keep it busy.
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2/4/16
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We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . .
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1/28/16
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Since East Meadow’s Waldbaum’s closed in November, the building that housed the Front Street business has been vacant — and it might remain that way for a while. The …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/20/16
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While construction continues at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said that the renovated arena might not reopen until early 2017.The renovation is being …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/13/16
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Exhibits and more...
A Step in Time: Molloy College’s 60th Anniversary ExhibitionThe exhibit examines Molloy’s history through photographs, documents and related memorabilia. Through …
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11/11/15
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