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Dining on a rooftop has become a trend in Manhattan, which, on a summery evening, can be an exquisite experience. Owners of Kasey’s — Anthony Geraci, Thomas McNichols and Brian Shields — have cleverly tapped into this idea, bringing it, along with many extras, to Rockville Centre. more

By Terry Biener | 8/11/11

Reforming New York's dysfunctional state government

In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the nation.” It was an excellent critique and its findings were well founded. more

By Hal Peterson | 7/26/11

Three of the pieces that JW Seidenberg has on display at the Rockville Centre Library have a marine life theme.

Woodmere resident exhibits his artwork at RVC library

JW Seidenberg of Woodmere has several of his mixed media and assemblage and founding artworks on display in the main level of the Rockville Centre Library through July. more

7/14/11

From fireworks to old-fashioned patriotic fervor: Enjoy Eisenhower Park’s spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include a presidential-style holiday celebration at Sagamore Hill, in which President Roosevelt, portrayed by actor James Foote, makes an appearance at his former residence.

Independence Day celebrations

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/11

The Long Island Growers Market will feature at least 17 vendors, including ones selling kosher items, at Grant Park in Hewlett.

L. I. Growers Market comes to Hewlett

Farm-fresh produce and other products, along with kosher items, are coming to Hewlett: The Long Island Growers Market, a nonprofit association of a dozen farmers’ markets, will open in Nassau County’s Grant Park starting this Friday. more

JEFF BESSEN | 6/2/11

Local Catholics rejoice as beloved pope is one step closer to sainthood

Roman Catholics throughout the world, crowds of pilgrims in Rome and admirers of Pope John Paul II, who died in 2005, rejoiced as Pope Benedict XVI celebrated a Mass of Beatification for his popular predecessor last Sunday. more

JUDY RATTNER and Ann E. Friedman | 5/5/11

Putting the brakes on unfunded state mandates

In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo authorized two committees, one reviewing Medicaid spending; the second, needed relief from costly and burdensome state mandates. more

Hal Peterson | 3/23/11

The 'Gypsy' in me - Award-winning column

Shakespeare said that “all the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Easy for him to say. Actually, everything was easy for him to say. more

Mary Malloy | 3/22/11

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos spoke of the looming state budget deficit during a question-and-answer session with Herald editors on March 4.

Skelos: Don't miss chance to trim spending

State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos says he is optimistic that despite the difficult choices they face, this is the year when Albany lawmakers will finally make the structural changes to the state budget needed to rein in spending. more

Judy Rattner | 3/9/11

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

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