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The number of coronavirus cases in New York surpassed 10,000, including more than 1,200 in Nassau County, on Saturday, according to Governor Cuomo.

Coronavirus cases surpass 10,000 statewide, 1,200 in Nassau: governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on New Yorkers Saturday morning to practice greater social responsibility as reported coronavirus cases, he said, climbed to more than 10,000 statewide. Nassau County had … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/21/20

New York has banned gatherings of 50 or more people because of the coronavirus, according to Governor Cuomo.

Gatherings of 50 or more banned across New York state

To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are banning gatherings of more than 50 people effective 8 p.m. Monday night, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tweeted … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/20

Elected officials and concerned citizens called on the State Legislature to raise the age of responsibility. Outside the NCC on April 6 were, from left, County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin), Jenny Bencardino of Free Spirit, social workers Penny Siegmann-Beiner and Jen Beiner, and County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont).

State heard call to 'Raise the Age'

Cold, rain and wind did not stop Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages from hosting a news conference on April 6 outside the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, calling on the State Legislature to pass legislation that would raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. more

By Stephany Reyes | 4/13/17

Superintendent: state aid ‘woefully inadequate’

The East Meadow School District is slated to receive $36.74 million in state aid in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently proposed 2014-15 budget, about $387,000 more than it received this year, a 1.07 percent increase. more

By David Weingrad | 1/29/14

People lined up to get gas along Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream on Nov. 1.

Gas relief may be coming to Long Island

Nassau County residents in dire need of gasoline may be seeing some relief over the coming days. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that he has signed an Executive Order to allow distributors to transport gasoline, diesel and kerosene into the New York without having to meet the usual registration requirements. more

By David Weingrad | 11/2/12

Nassau County is in a watch box for severe weather this afternoon and tonight.

With chance of severe weather, Nassau County postpones outdoor events

In light of what the weather service called a "moderate" risk for severe thunderstorms that could contain heavy rain, damaging wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the postponement of the Outdoor Summer Movie Night at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre as well as the Summer Concert Under the Stars at Wantagh Park, both scheduled for tonight. more

By Judy Rattner | 7/26/12

George Rand, a Franklin Square resident, is a retired engineering manager and university instructor. He also served with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific during World War II.

Public schools: who’s in charge?

In his budget address, Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighted his two key initiatives for New York State — reducing public-sector pension costs, and implementing an evaluation system for schoolteachers. Gov. Cuomo is the state’s top executive, elected by the people, so who’s supporting his plans? It’s the state’s public workers unions and the teachers’ union — they are suing the governor in court. Did anyone elect the unions to be in charge of the state’s pension and school systems? more

By George Rand | 2/7/12

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined on Dec. 12 by legislators at the Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead, where he signed a tax-reduction bill.

Governor Cuomo brings good news to taxpayers

Small-business owners of Long Island, rejoice, for your tax load just got a little lighter. Before a standing-room-only crowd at the Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead on Monday, Gov. Andrew … more

Lee Landor | 12/14/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law earlier this week banning smoking from LIRR platforms.

Smoking banned from LIRR platforms

Smoking is now officially prohibited on Long Island Rail Road platforms. Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Monday that forbids commuters from smoking on … more

Lee Landor | 8/17/11

Councils offer hope for economic vitality

As ideas go, we think Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, announced last week at SUNY Old Westbury, creating 10 state regional economic development councils, including one for Long Island, is brilliant. The concept of streamlining the development process — now a byzantine maze of bureaucracy — may be of great value. more

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