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For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

Five Towns residents who live beneath the flight paths of planes landing and taking off from JFK Airport say they are disturbed by the noise.

Noise study moving ‘extremely slow’

It’s been more than a year since the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced plans to conduct an aircraft noise study — known technically as a Part 150 — focusing on the communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/8/15

State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere hosted a political forum that included several local elected officials. From left were Cedarhurst Trustee Myrna Zisman, Assemblyman David McDonough (R-Merrick), State Sen. Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley), event organizers Cindy Grosz and Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, Republican Michael Conigliaro, Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Lawrence Trustee Michael Fragin.

Citizens air concerns at political summit [Photo gallery]

Several local elected officials took park in a political form at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere last Sunday. more

3/12/15

'Where are you going? What are you doing?'

I am far enough away from my teenage years, and smart enough, I hope, to realize that I have no clue what interests and entertains teenagers today. more

2/26/15

Temple Hillel in North Woodmere is hosting a political summit that aims to address the concerns of Jewish voters. Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), center, with Ellen and Harvey Weisenberg, is one of the local elected leaders expected to attend.

Temple Hillel hosts political summit on March 8

More than 500 people are expected to attend an upcoming political summit hosted by Temple Hillel in North Woodmere on March 8, according to event organizers. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/25/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library has a new teen space funded by State Sen. Dean Skelos, with scissor, which includes work tables, couches and built-in USB ports.

New space for teens at Hewlett-Woodmere library

The ribbon was cut on Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library’s new first-floor teen space on Jan. 29, that was funded through $20,000 from State Sen. and Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R- Rockville Centre). more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/4/15

Dean Skelos, second from right, was sworn in to his 16th term in the state Senate in early January. He said in a statement that he has not been contacted by the U.S. Attorney's office.

Skelos refutes investigation claim

State Sen. Dean Skelos, the Senate’s majority leader and one of the most powerful elected leaders in Albany, is refuting a story aired by WNBC on Thursday, reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet … more

By Alex Costello | 1/30/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

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