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One kind of identity politics is no longer a winner

There are all kinds of people who seek public office. Some are former government officials hoping to work their way up the political ladder. Others . . . more

10/6/22

It’s time to go to the precinct and vote . . . again?

With school board elections and the June primary for the Assembly, it seems we’re making more trips to our polling precinct than we might make to the gym. more

8/4/22

Todd Kaminsky's last day as an elected official came to a close on July 29.

Todd Kaminsky steps down from the New York senate

State Sen. Senator Todd Kaminsky unexpectedly stepped down from his State Senate seat, after serving the South Shore of Long Island for nearly eight years. more

By Karina Kovac | 7/29/22

New Senate bill takes aim at puppy mills

Amid controversy caused by many pet stores, including allegations against Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, the New York State Senate approved legislation that would shutdown the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state on May 11. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/19/22

We need storm-hardening projects now, not later

Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more

9/30/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will not step down, despite the growing chorus of state lawmakers calling on him to do so because of sexual harassment accusations against him.

Long Island state senators call on Cuomo to 'step aside' because of harassment accusations

Five members of the Long Island State Senate delegation — all Democrats — Friday signed a statement calling on Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, to step aside while a series of sexual … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/12/21

Undocumented immigrants need relief, too

They rip roofs off houses under repair, wash dishes in restaurants and pick fruit and vegetables, among countless other jobs . . . more

3/11/21

Obama, a kindred spirit in ‘A Promised Land’

Every life has its inflection points, moments that can steer you in one direction or another, and that direction, as poet Robert Frost would say, makes all the difference. That is especially true for former President Barack Obama . . . more

1/28/21

N.J. just legalized pot. N.Y. needs money. Well, then, why not?

New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 12/17/20

Re-elect Gaughran in 5th Senate District

State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, has made it his mission to focus on the needs of his constituents in his first term in the Senate, and it is clear from his advocacy that he has … more

10/27/20

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