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Ellen Weisenberg, left, Todd Kaminsky and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg at Billy's Beach Cafe on Tuesday.

Long Beach resident Todd Kaminsky won the majority of votes in his State Assembly bid on Tuesday, and was called the new “shining star” of Albany by Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/5/14

Road repair on the Nassau Expressway is planned to be performed in the fall. Above, the intersection at Burnside Avenue on the expressway.

Raring to go for roadway repair

After a severe winter that gouged many huge holes on local roads due to extended frost-and-thaw cycles, the long-neglected Nassau Expressway will receive some relief as the state Department of Transportation plans to perform approximately $6 million worth of repair work to a portion of the roadway in the fall. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/18/14

Woodmere resident Avi Fertig, the Republican candidate for Assembly District 20, will run against the winner of a Democratic primary.

Avi Fertig earns GOP nod

Avi Fertig said he subscribes to the philosophy of Harry S. Truman, encapsulated in this quote by the nation’s 33rd president: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/4/14

It's Obamacare (and the economy), stupid!

In 1992, Democrats around the country cruised to victory with a simple campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, this November, Republicans are looking to recapture that spirit with the slogan, “It’s Obamacare, stupid.” more

5/8/14

Harvey Weisenberg: not just another politician

These days there is so much media attention focused on national politics that some local happenings go unnoticed. That very much applies to the case of State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg . . . more

5/8/14

Sinergia, Inc. and the New York Association of Emerging and Multicultural Providers presented a lifetime achievement ward to Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg.

Weisenberg honored for 50 years of public service

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) received an award for a lifetime of service and achievement from Sinergia, Inc., in conjunction with the New York Association of Emerging and Multicultural Providers at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in Manhattan on Aug. 22. more

8/28/13

One man can move legislative mountains

It’s been 24 years since I left state government, and the one thing that still holds true is that the legislative leaders make the biggest decisions, from the beginning of the session to its very end. more

6/20/13

A bill that originated in New York’s State Senate seeks to have the Port Authority study airplane noise every two years. A jet flies over Cedarhurst.

Increasing study of airplane noise

Airplane noise could receive increased scrutiny due to a bill passed in the New York State Senate on May 20 that would require the Port Authority to study flight noise generated by planes at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports, as well as conduct public hearings on aircraft noise issues every two years. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/29/13

Kenneth Lee, who has three children in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, expressed his concerns to the Board of Education about eliminating the eighth grade Discovery lunch lab.

H-W adopts budget, reinstates adult education and discovery

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted to adopt a $109.6 million budget, which included the reinstatement of the eighth-grade Discovery lunch lab program, as well as highly attended Community Education courses such as yoga, exercise and Mommy & Me. more

By Ann Friedman | 4/24/13

Representatives from five banks will be available in Long Beach March 4-9 to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners seeking the release of Sandy insurance settlement funds.

Show me the money!

Some help for homeowners desperately waiting for insurance money to rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will be available next week, after New York State's Department of Financial … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/1/13

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