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Dana R. Boylan is the director of community re-entry initiatives and youth development programming for Nassau County.

After meeting with several inmates during his historic visit to a federal prison in July, President Obama remarked, “What is normal is young people make mistakes,” and added that the only difference between the inmates and most Americans is the resources and social support structures available to those who aren’t in prison. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 9/30/15

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

Legislature must heed commission's findings

Many people’s eyes glaze over when they see headlines containing the words Albany, corruption and commission. more

12/12/13

Only Suozzi can lead Nassau County to a brighter future

We were once the ideal suburb, the place families aspired to and dreamed of, but now it seems people can’t wait to flee Nassau County, and almost none of our young people are coming back. more

10/31/13

The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will host a town and county candidate forum on Oct. 28.

Town and county candidate forum rescheduled

The candidate forum sponsored by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters for Oct. 23 was rescheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library at 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. more

10/22/13

Planning a seamless transition

Damage to power utilities caused by flooding in Hurricane Sandy and the associated problems in the aftermath of Sandy prompted Lynbrook resident Joe Kolodny’s interest to help ensure that preventive measures are implemented prior to the next storm. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/2/13

Elections are about you. Take them seriously.

For the next six weeks, you will hear Democratic and Republican candidates for county and town office complain about how bad a job members of the other party have done when they were in power, and how bad it would be if they were elected again. more

9/19/13

Changing demographics demand new thinking

No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more

5/9/13

Councilman Anthony Santino moderated the hearing on redistricting and addressed concerns of angry residents on April 9.

Town Board OK’s redistricting plan

The Hempstead Town Board members present at Town Hall on April 9 voted 5-1 in favor of a new redistricting map, which drew the ire of some residents there for the vote. more

By VIKAS GIRDHAR | 4/17/13

Town should seize redistricting opportunity

In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate. more

2/28/13

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