If you ask New Yorkers what they want from their state government, you’ll hear the same complaints over and over: Everything has gotten too expensive. Taxes are crushing. Our streets are less safe than they used to be. The migrant crisis is making life worse for everyone.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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3/15/24
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Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for Congress, marking the end of his bid to return to Capitol Hill
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By Roksana Amid
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4/24/24
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We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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Glen Cove welcomed a new culinary hotspot on May 2 with the grand opening of Oak & Vine. The eatery promises to be more than just a restaurant. It’s envisioned as a gathering place where …
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By Roksana Amid
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5/17/24
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Republican Congressman George Santos may have a new challenger. Zak Malamed, 29, has announced he will run in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District, joining three others — Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, former State Sen. Anna Kaplan and law professor Will Murphy. Malamed is running for office for the first time.
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By Roksana Amid
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5/28/23
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The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/28/23
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How long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes.
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11/30/23
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In the heart of Glen Cove, the St. Patrick’s Day parade has been a longstanding tradition, bringing people together to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. At the helm of this annual event for …
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By Roksana Amid
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12/22/23
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Every year a grand marshal is chosen for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Glen Cove. This year, Christine Rice, director of the Glen Cove Senior Center, was chosen. “Christine is very …
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By Roksana Amid
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2/16/24
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Students at Glen Cove High School flexed their creative muscles at the Glen Cove Library on May 9. The 17 students visited, part of the school’s Photo Two class, comes during National …
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By Roksana Amid
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5/17/24
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