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Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), right, endorsed Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) in the race for the 9th Senate District seat.

How important are political endorsements?

Sen. Charles “Chuck” Schumer” said he was standing in about the identical space outside Seasons kosher supermarket on Central Avenue in Lawrence last Friday as he did nearly two years ago when he endorsed Long Beach resident and former federal prosecutor Todd Kaminsky for the assembly. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/16/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer joined Sen. Chuck Schumer on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan last week to call for a vote on gun legislation.

Schumer and Schumer team up for gun control

Senator Charles E. Schumer, alongside actress, comedian — and cousin — Amy Schumer, a Rockville Centre native, continued their public campaign aimed at bringing forth a vote on common-sense gun … more

10/28/15

Gabi Snir, right, with his wife, Tzippy, fears the possibility of a nuclear should the proposed Iran deal be implemented.

Proposed Iran deal has Israelis on edge

Fearing for the safety of their country and Jews across the world, Israeli citizens are concerned about the proposed nuclear deal with Iran. more

By Yitzchak Carroll | 9/9/15

Pope Francis will speak in front of Congress on Sept. 24, and Sen. Schumer is giving away a ticket to the historic event.

Sen. Schumer holding lottery for chance for one New Yorker to see Pope Francis speak to Congress

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that his office will be conducting a statewide lottery for one ticket to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Holiness Pope Francis of the Holy See on … more

8/19/15

Todd Kaminsky, with wife, Ellen after being sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, right.

Todd Kaminsky sworn in as assemblyman for 20th AD [Photo gallery]

Long Beach resident Todd Kaminsky. left, with his wife, Ellen, took the oath of office administered by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) at the Long Beach Martin Luther King. Jr. Center and was officially sworn in as the assemblyman from the 20th AD last Sunday. more

1/7/15

Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

Schumer swears Kaminsky into Assembly

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

In Lawrence, elected officials discussed potential plans to fund repairs to the Nassau Expressway. From left are Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner, County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach), and County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach).

Seeking a fix to Route 878

Five elected officials ranging from senator to village mayor gathered at the intersection of the Nassau Expressway, also known as state Route 878, and Bay Boulevard in Lawrence on Tuesday to call upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federally fund a storm surge protection and repair plan for the roadway. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/23/14