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Amazon never really understood our region
Who’s to blame for Amazon’s sudden departure last Thursday? That was the big question as news of the tech giant’s decision to nix plans to locate its second headquarters in Long Island City filtered out to the public. more
With new Senate, the hope for greater fairness
As the New York State Senate convenes for its spring session, let’s take a moment to reflect on how momentous — and historic — an occasion this is. more
Challenges ahead for Democratic Senate
As New York Democrats look ahead to two years of majority control of the State Senate — and the Assembly and the governor’s mansion — they should also remember the past and learn from their predecessors’ mistakes. more
In Albany, create a suburban State Senate caucus
How can voter-rich Long Island maintain its political influence in a State Senate chamber that will have an overwhelming number of New York City legislators next year? It will be a challenge that the Senate’s new Democratic leadership will need to master . . . more
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Anna Kaplan, with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, was victorious in the 7th Senate District, defeating incumbent Elaine Phillips, and securing a Senate majority for Democrats.
Kaplan defeats Phillips in Senate District 7
In a race widely viewed as crucial for state Democrats’ efforts to take control of the Senate, Anna Kaplan, a Democrat from Great Neck defeated Republican incumbent Elaine Phillips from Flower Hill … more
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Support Gaughran in 5th S.D.
The Herald Gazette endorses Democratic challenger Jim Gaughran, of Huntington, for the State Senate’s 5th District seat. In addition to his years of public service on the Huntington Town Board … more
The Herald endorses Kemp Hannon for re-election for New York State Senate District 6.
Re-elect Hannon in 6th Senate District
Having represented the State Senate’s 6th District for nearly a decade, and with another 13 years in the Assembly before that, Kemp Hannon has the experiene to continue tackling the issues his … more
Congress must get tax reform right
When the House Ways and Means Committee met to consider its bill to revamp the U.S. tax code . . . more
Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, left, and his son, Adam, had their convictions for bribery and extortion overturned on Tuesday. Above, they were seen leaving court in 2015, when they were convicted.
After Supreme Court ruling, Senator Skelos, son have bribery/extortion convictions reversed
Roughly two months after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan reversed New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption conviction, a federal appeals panel overturned those of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, on Tuesday. more
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Congress: Stop fiddling while American taxpayers get burned
Let’s imagine our house on fire. What’s the first thing we’d want to do? Put it out! Try to save it to be repaired and reoccupied. But too often these days . . . more
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