Days after his conviction for bribery and corruption, former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos filed for his state pension and sparked the first dust-up of the race to fill his seat.
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By Alex Costello
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1/6/16
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When the State Legislature begins its new session in January, the Assembly will consider two proposals that seek to limit public displays of swastikas.
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By Jeff Bessen
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8/26/15
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State Assemblyman Brian Curran held the first of seven local public forums on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget at East Rockaway Village Hall on Feb. 11, telling the half-dozen residents in …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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2/18/15
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In the race to fill the 4th Congressional District seat being vacated by Carolyn McCarthy, Democrat Kathleen Rice, Nassau County’s district attorney, beat Republican Bruce Blakeman.
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By Alex Costello
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11/5/14
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Walking into a gymnasium full of cheering children and educators at Davison Avenue School last Friday, to attend what she thought was a pep rally before state testing starts this week, fifth-grade …
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By Emily Webb
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4/1/14
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Although they’re not yet old enough to vote, students at Valley Stream South High School got an in-depth look at the decision-making process for a New York State representative when Assemblyman Brian Curran paid a visit on Sept. 18.
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By Brian Croce
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9/25/13
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Local Assembly members have successfully fought for a bill that would require the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to study flight noise generated by planes at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports.
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By Brian Croce
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6/19/13
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Advances in technology have changed the world in recent years, and while many people would argue those advances are for the better, there is still a double-edged sword when it comes to the way students use their technology.
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By Brian Croce
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1/3/13
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Republican Brian Curran served the 14th Assembly District capably in his first term, and is running for a second term in the newly redistricted 21st District.
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11/2/12
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On February 18, the John P. McGuinness-Richard Fitzsimons Division 14 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Catherine McAuley Division 14 of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians celebrated at …
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2/22/12
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