Keyword: 'Assembly' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Assembly

120 results total, viewing 91 - 100

Theresa Gaffney got a hug from her daughter Courtney, 6.

Assemblyman Brian Curran, a Republican representing the 14th A.D., held the Women of Distinction Awards ceremony on Sept. 22, at the Lynbrook Library. “I am proud to be able to honor these … more

By Mary Malloy | 9/26/12

Many good eggs among state government's bad apples

The summer of 2012 hasn’t been a very good one for some present and former state legislators. more

9/6/12

Senator wants background checks for bus drivers

Following a recently released National Transportation Safety Board report that calls for more comprehensive driver history checks of bus drivers, New York State Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, called on the state Assembly to pass legislation that would require criminal background checks for bus drivers. The legislation, sponsored by Fuschillo, was approved by the Senate in January. more

6/18/12

A state government that actually works

With everything that has been going on in New York lately, it’s almost hard to remember that, just 24 months ago, we were the laughingstock of the country. more

4/5/12

The new maps, released by the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, are mandated every 10 years after the release of census results, to address population shifts.

New Assembly district maps keep Lynbrook virtually intact

Much to the relief of Lynbrook residents and village officials, all of Lynbrook would once again be unified as one Assembly district, according to the … more

By Andrew Hackmack and Mary Malloy | 3/22/12

A veto by Cuomo may save redistricting

Looking at the current New York state government, you could almost forget that until recently it was an ineffective embarrassment, a decidedly non-functional democracy. more

2/9/12

The current 14th district would be split into two new districts, the 21st and 22nd, according to maps proposed by the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment.

Lynbrook to be split in half?

Proposed new State Assembly district maps could drastically alter representation in western Nassau County — and split Lynbrook virtually in half — if the maps become law. Last week, the New … more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/1/12

Friedman to challenge Curran for assembly seat

With a formal announcement in the offing, Rockville Centre resident Jeffrey Friedman has been busy with fundraisers and financial statements, preparing a run for the seat that Brian Curran, a … more

By JUDY RATTNER rvceditor@liherald.com | 1/18/12

Without compromise, there's chaos

Although not scheduled to return to Albany until the new year, members of the State Assembly and Senate were called back for a special session on Dec. 6 to vote on Governor Cuomo’s proposed economic plan. more

12/15/11

State legislators are pushing a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax.

Legislators push to repeal MTA tax

Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long … more

By Lee Landor | 6/29/11

« Prev | 1 … 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.