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Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

How can we prevent flooding? Surge-barrier gates.

Last December, I was joined by other elected officials in calling for surge-barrier gates to be installed on the South Shore to prevent nuisance and major flooding in Nassau County. Surge-barrier gates would . . . more

8/10/17

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/17

Mayor Patti Ann McDonald, right, listened to Malverne Mel's prediction for an early spring.

Malverne Mel proclaims an early spring

Nearly 300 people gathered at Reese Park in Malverne on Groundhog Day to await their meteorological fate: would Malverne Mel predict an early spring? more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 2/2/17

Can't the governor and the mayor just get along?

After a careful review of the bestseller lists over the past 10 years, I’ve found over a thousand books advising people how to get along when they’re under stress. more

9/10/15

When Mommy and Daddy fight, the kids always lose

De Blasio vs. Cuomo: The gloves are off! New Yorkers were treated to an early July Fourth fireworks show last week when . . . more

7/8/15

We can make Long Island desirable again

In the 1970s and ’80s, New York City was crumbling and Nassau County was a paradise. Now the city is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, and every day I hear friends and neighbors saying they don’t want to stay on Long Island. more

6/11/15

Senator Charles Schumer displayed a counterfeit $100 bill and a Monopoly $100 bill — which he said were effectively the same thing.

Fighting back against the fakers

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer came to Rockville Centre on April 8 to urge the Secret Service to devote more resources to fighting counterfeiting operations on Long Island. more

By Alex Costello | 4/15/15

Here's hoping Hillary runs, and wins

I’m glad Hillary Clinton lost in 2008. I worked hard for her. I raised money and I traveled to Iowa. I believed in her then. Now I believe she’s even better prepared than before. more

4/10/15

Infrastructure improvements (cheers!), PSEG rate increases (jeers!)

New York state has been presented with a unique opportunity. For once, rather than being faced with a multi-billion-dollar deficit . . . more

12/11/14

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