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What’s up with post-Sandy reconstruction?

In the bleak aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed 22 local committees to plan “resiliency” projects that are intended to hold back big storms if, and when, they strike in the future. more

By Jeff Bessen and Scott Brinton | 10/26/16

Schools required to test their water for lead

All New York state schools must now have their drinking water supply tested for lead contamination, according to legislation signed last month by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. New York is the first state in the country to institute a lead testing mandate for schools. more

By Rossana Weitekamp and Diana Colapietro | 10/19/16

Reform FEMA with a focus on resiliency

As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . . more

10/6/16

Is the rent getting too darn high?

After getting hit with a whopping 150 percent increase — the first one in 19 years — in the rent he pays the New York State Department of Transportation every 30 days, Matt Rosen, general manager of the Five Towns Mini-Golf and Batting Range, created an online petition to protest the hike, which his family says will drive them out of business. more

By Diana Colapietro | 8/24/16

Geri Barish, executive director of the Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, outside the Hewlett House on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett.

Battling breast cancer

“It’s in your face,” Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House, president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, and a breast cancer survivor, said of legislation that became law late last month. more

By Diana Colapietro | 7/20/16

Patrick Nicolosi points to what could be the future of the south lot of Belmont Park.

Locals, unions rally for soccer stadium complex at Belmont Park

More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait … more

By Steve Smirti | 5/4/16

Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption

Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more

4/28/16

Kaminsky is the choice to clean up Albany

On April 19, voters in the 9th Senate District will decide who will replace Sen. Dean Skelos, the disgraced majority leader, and, potentially, which party will control the State Senate. As readers have no doubt noticed . . . more

4/13/16

Protestors rallied outside of Gate 3 at Belmont Park on March 26 to urge state lawmkers to support two bils banning VLTs on Long Island.

Deal brokered ending VLTs at Belmont

A deal has been struck leasing Nassau OTB’s 1,000 video lottery terminals to Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct racetrack in exchange for annual payments totally $43 million over the first three … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/31/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke at an anti-VLT rally on Jan. 30. A bill to repeal legislation allowing VLTs on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. She co sponsored a similar bill in the Assembly.

Bills threaten VLT facility

A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

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