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Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself

I have known Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer since 1972. I have watched him grow from being a state assemblyman to one of the most powerful political leaders in the United States. Schumer is a serious and smart lawmaker, and he measures his every word with the greatest of caution. When he speaks, it is well planned, because he is conscious of the fact that the press will hold him accountable for his actions. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/29/24

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.

Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more

By James Bernstein | 1/12/23

Dr. Aaron Glatt, second from left, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital’s chief of infectious diseases, was an honored guest at the White House last week when he helped light the White House menorah with, from left, Jewish community activist Susan Stern, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, of New York, and the second gentleman, Douglas Emhoff.

Doctor from Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside lights White House menorah

On Dec. 1, Dr. Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, helped light the fourth candle of the Hanukkah menorah at the White House as thanks and recognition for his work during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/9/21

Elected officials have been vocal in pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down in light of his alleged sexual misconduct.

State, federal and county officials call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation in wake of scandal

County and state officials joined a chorus of voices across the country that have called for the immediate resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after New York’s Attorney General Letitia James released a blockbuster report Tuesday detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by the governor. more

By Jim Bernstein and Mike Smollins | 8/4/21

Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

This week, the nation will mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Never has the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of police reverberated so loudly . . . more

5/20/21

Congress must act to extend flood insurance

Long Islanders can empathize with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, which devastated the Bahamas and left extensive damage in parts of the Carolinas. Nearly seven years after Hurricane Sandy hit, fears of the next Big One are still palpable in communities like . . . more

9/13/19

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty and several elected officials called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to extend the back bays study to ward off potential damage from future storms on Sept. 4.

Officials push Army Corps on back bays study that impacts Oceanside, Island Park

Standing on the “Little Beach” in Island Park, which has eroded over the years, Sen. Chuck Schumer and local officials urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to approve a $6.1 million extension of the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study on Sept. 4. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/12/19

Let’s give immigrants the protections they deserve

The Dream and Promise Act, proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives and cosponsored by Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) recently, offers a glimmer of hope to Long Island’s immigrant community. more

3/28/19

After Parkland, the youth are leading change

"Why do we have to lead the change?” That was the question Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Ryan Deitsch asked Sen. Marco Rubio at a town hall forum . . . more

3/9/18

Build the wall, and leave a door

Thank goodness for the recent Congressional action averting an extended federal government shutdown. It looks like enough moderate Republican and Democratic lawmakers may have finally reached a critical mass . . . more

2/2/18

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