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9th Senate District endorsement — Skelos

All endorsements boil down to one question: who do we think will represent the people best? more

11/2/12

The Village of Cedarhurst approved a resolution officially opposing the proposed closing of its post office.

Cedarhurst village opposes proposed Post Office closure

In an effort to prevent the possible closure of the Cedarhurst post office, Village of Cedarhurst Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing the plan by the U.S. Postal Service at their Oct. 4 meeting. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 10/17/12

Republican Dean Skelos is running for his 15th term against Democratic challenger Thomas Feffer.

Incumbent Skelos runs for 15th term

Dean Skelos is running the 9th District in New York State Senate against newcomer Thomas Feffer (D-Lynbrook). Skelos has been the Majority Leader in the senate since 2010. He is running for his … more

10/17/12

Pia Califano, 9, of Oceanside, jumped as karate instructor Dana Smith moved a foam baton.

An entertaining Sunday at the Five Towns Community Chest Fair [Photo gallery]

Musical performances and karate exhibitions were part of Sunday's entertainment at the 28th annual Five Towns Community Chest in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/23/12

Lawrence-Cedarhurst firefighters saluted those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, at the 9/11 ceremony in Cedarhurst.

Remembering the anniversary of 9/11 [Photo gallery]

Community members stood solemnly, volunteer firefighters saluted and local clergy and elected officials spoke words of somber remembrance as the Village of Cedarhurst hosted its annual 9/11 ceremony in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sept. 11. more

9/20/12

Peninsula Public Library trustees held their first meeting with newly appointed Library Director Karen Porcella. From left standing were, Joseph L. Fuller, Joel Schiff, Porcella and Jeffrey Leb. Sitting, Sarah Yastrab, left, and Joan Lepelstat.

Peninsula Public Library in Lawrence board reorganizes and welcomes new director

At Peninsula Public Library’s July 19 Board of Trustees meeting, the board welcomed Karen Porcella as the Lawrence library’s new director and Trustee Sarah Yastrab was sworn in for her first five-year term. more

7/26/12

The Woodmere Club celebrated being named “Club of the Year” by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. From left, Lee Israel, Steve Schlaff, Tom Scheinman, James Boas, Robert Harris, Richard Gershman, Ben Cayne and Jeffrey Vogel.

The first of many centennial celebrations

The Woodmere Club hosted a ceremonial flag raising on May 26. more

5/31/12

Are we being sold a 'Bill of goods?'

My first guest column, “Reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government” was published in the Herald back in August 2010. It addressed political and operational irresponsibility in Albany and noted that if not corrected, they could lead to a new phase of fiscal instability beyond anyone’s imagination. more

Hal Peterson | 4/18/12

Leaders in name only or the real deal?

Regardless of whether you’re a politician in Washington or in Albany, the word “leader” is a big deal. There isn’t a member of Congress or a state legislator who doesn’t aspire to that title. more

4/5/12

A state government that actually works

With everything that has been going on in New York lately, it’s almost hard to remember that, just 24 months ago, we were the laughingstock of the country. more

4/5/12

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