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Environmentally speaking, the mid-20th century was a terrible time. Government and industry experimented with all manner of chemicals . . . more

4/7/16

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Kaminsky’s ‘clean conscience’ pledge

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

Let the sun shine on Albany ethics negotiations

There’s a perverse irony in the fact that negotiations about ethics reform in the corruption-stained state Capitol are conducted in secret. Time and again we’ve seen the governor, the Assembly speaker and the Senate majority leader . . . more

3/18/16

Albany must regain the public’s trust

We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . . more

1/28/16

Obama’s speech ended as it began, with a dream

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address on Jan. 12, and the race to replace him has tightened on both sides. Who would have believed that at this point in the race . . . more

1/21/16

Vireo Health of New York medical marijuana products that will be certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

Pot products to be certified kosher

Marijuana products made for medicinal purposes by Vireo Health of New York, in upstate Perth, will include the identifying label of the Orthodox Union, the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency. A shortage of state-certified doctors, however, could limit patients’ access to treatment. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/6/16

The Religious Zionists of America compiled a list of products that will not ne labeled Made in Israel by the European Commission. Above. A portion of the list.

Buying Israeli-made products is encouraged

Two days before the terrorist attacks occurred in Paris on Nov. 13, the European Commission issued what they called an interpretative notice to clarify specific portions of already existing legislation regarding products made in Israel. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/9/15

Village of Lawrence civil service employees protested their lack of a new contract and Building Superintendent Michael Ryder resigned last month.

Getting restless in Lawrence village

During the Sept. 10 Village of Lawrence board meeting, 21 out of the 25 civil service employees who are represented by Ronkonkoma-based United Public Service Employees Union, sat silently in protest of not having a new contract for five years and the ongoing impasse in negotiations. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/16/15

Labor Day and the American Dream

The American Dream isn’t as mystical as people may think. It’s a simple concept: If you’re willing to work hard . . . more

9/2/15

Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, spoke in support of a stricter state law for registered sex offenders on May 27 at the North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s meeting at the North Merrick Public Library.

Singas: Stricter sex offender law needed

Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, continued her push for greater restrictions for registered sex offenders last week at a North Merrick civic group meeting. The setting was significant. Weeks earlier, police arrested a North Merrick man ... more

By Brian Racow | 6/3/15

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