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County Executive launches security campaign

Two days before the start of the Jewish High Holy Days, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano came to the steps of Congregation B'Nai Sholom-Beth David on Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre to unveil … more

By Judy Rattner | 9/14/12

Francis X. Becker, left, and Frank Scaturro, right, are competing for the 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Carolyn McCarthy.

Becker, Scaturro battle for seat

It will be a three-way race in November for Carolyn McCarthy’s 4th Congressional District seat. Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook), winner of the June 26 Republican primary, lost on the Conservative ticket to Frank Scaturro — and Scaturro is coming out fighting. more

By Mary Malloy | 8/15/12

Arthur R. Eldred, of Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, was the nation's first Eagle Scout. A parade, marking the 100th anniversary of his accomplishments, is set for Sept. 8 in Rockville Centre.

Boy Scouts to hold parade in Rockville Centre

The 100th anniversary parade for the nation’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur R. Eldred, from Boy Scout Troop 1 in Rockville Centre, is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8. more

8/1/12

Guest Column: Summer reading

This is the first of a three-part series entitled: “The good, the bad and the ugly.” more

Hal Peterson | 7/4/12

Cuomo calls for a 'soup to nuts' review of educational issues

On April 30 Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 44, establishing a 25-voting member “New NY Education Reform Commission” to be chaired by the retired chairman of Citigroup, Robert Parsons. Once again the need for “reform” comes into play. more

By Hal Peterson | 6/13/12

Are we being sold a 'Bill of goods?'

My first guest column, “Reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government” was published in the Herald back in August 2010. It addressed political and operational irresponsibility in Albany and noted that if not corrected, they could lead to a new phase of fiscal instability beyond anyone’s imagination. more

Hal Peterson | 4/18/12

Pension reform: Go away and come back another day

On Feb. 22, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, “There must be pension reform in the budget.” I couldn’t agree more, budget or otherwise, as I wrote in my last column, “Cuomo mandates reform of $140 billion state pension system.” more

Hal Peterson | 3/14/12

'Have we seen this movie before?'

On Jan. 14, the New York Times reported that “President Obama on Friday announced an aggressive campaign to shrink the size of the federal government, a proposal less notable for its goal — the fight against bloat that has been embraced by every modern-day president — than for the political challenge it poses to a hostile Congress.” more

Hal Peterson | 2/1/12

To infinity and beyond

By chance, I happened to notice that on Nov. 9, The Huffington Post reported that a potential Republican challenger to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a 2014 gubernatorial race, was defeated in his reelection bid for Erie County executive. more

Hal Peterson | 11/23/11

Mercy Medical Center to hold emergency blood drive on Sept. 2

With regional supplies depleted to critically low levels due to Hurricane Irene, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre will be conducting an Emergency Blood Drive to support Long Island Blood Services on Friday, Sept. 2 from 6:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the first floor of the St. Anne’s building on the hospital campus. more

8/31/11

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