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State must provide greater municipal oversight
Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount. more
Yes, black lives matter!
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The heinous murder of George Floyd by a police officer sworn to uphold the law . . . more
The New York Times, a historical treasure trove
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson were chatting, King on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., and Jackson in the parking lot below, when the shot rang out. more
You heard the president: The state of our union is strong
As a senator, I was privileged to attend many State of the Union addresses . . . more
A tuition freeze is worth considering
New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown Democrat, recently proposed a bill to cap tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools at $5,000 per year for in-state students. more
We must repeal the law shielding police misconduct
Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us. more
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Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option
We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen blasted a resolution put forth by Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney that, if passed, would no longer require a Town Board vote to give cost-of-living raises to appointed town officials.
Gillen criticizes $800,000 in raises for appointees
Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen denounced a proposed measure on Aug. 2 that would extend civil-service worker pay scales to appointed employees, effectively giving them a combined $800,000 … more
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The renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels were back in action at Jones Beach on Saturday. All flights for the Bethpage Air Show were canceled on Sunday, however, because of rain.
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach grounded because of heavy rain
Jet fighters and a variety of vintage planes could be seen and heard streaking and roaring across the skies over Jones Beach State Park and as far north as Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh on … more
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The State of the Union: improving
The president’s State of the Union address gave a good picture of the nation’s economy and the positive direction America is heading. And it offered hope that some of the more contentious issues we face might finally be addressed. more
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