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The New York State Senate, which has historically been controlled by Republicans, is in play in November’s election, and races on Long Island are key. more

7/23/14

Atlantic Beach resident Oliver Miller, who suffers from daily seizures, could benefit from the state’s new medical marijuana law.

Getting a ‘yes’ on medical marijuana

Missy Miller watched the State Senate debate on June 20 from her Atlantic Beach home for the same reason she has been advocating for medical marijuana: her 14-year-old son Oliver was having severe seizures, and instead of staying in Albany where they had traveled to see the debate in person, they had to return a day earlier. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/25/14

Our taxes are sky-high, but the tax cap will help

I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more

5/1/14

Get involved in school budgeting

The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

Residents can ask questions and present concerns at the budget forum being held at the Woodmere Education Center on March 9.

Tax-levy cap at 2.1 percent in Hewlett-Woodmere

The tax-levy cap for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District is estimated to be 2.1 percent for the 2014-15, according to district administrators, who also said that spending could increase by about $2 million from the $97.1 budget. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/5/14

Time to face the new reality of medical marijuana

Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . . more

2/21/14

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

Our wish list for Christmas

Dear Santa: We here at the Heralds have been hard at work all year, keeping readers up to date on all things local — government, education, business, crime, sports and culture. more

12/19/13

Five Towns residents from left, Yael Mandel, Elyse Goldstein and Leigh Waxman took part in the NYC Marathon on Nov. 3 as part of Achilles International and helped disabled participants complete the race.

Running to help others cross the finish line

Last year, Hurricane Sandy put a damper on Lawrence resident Yael Mandel, Woodmere resident Elyse Goldstein and Cedarhurst resident Leigh Waxman’s plans as they planned to run in the New York City Marathon with Achilles International, an organization that pairs disabled runners with able-body runners to complete a race. more

By Ann Friedman | 11/6/13

Be Care FULL: what we wish for

Health care … Foot care … Car care … Obamacare … Care package … Hair care … Care Bear… Long Term care... more

By Ron Goldman | 8/7/13

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