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The Nassau County Legislature passed a measure to redraw the current legislative map in a vote on Tuesday. Ten Republicans voted for the plan, while seven Democrats voted against it. Legislator Denise Ford, a Republican from Long Beach, was the lone dissenting voice in her party.

With a single vote on May 24, the Nassau County Legislature shifted 576,000 voters out of their current legislative districts and into new ones, while also moving certain districts, such as the 19th, across the county. more

By David Weingrad | 5/24/11

Legislature weighs organ donation bill

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more

By David Weingrad | 5/19/11

Merrick’s Sue Moller won a new car as a contestant on the game show “The Price is Right.”

‘The Price Is Right’ for Lynbrook guidance counselor

“You’ve won a car!” Those were the four magical words that Sue Moller, of Merrick, recently heard as a contestant on the popular nationwide game show “The Price is Right.” She correctly guessed the price of the car while playing one of the show’s mini-games and won herself a new Ford Fiesta. more

By David Weingrad | 5/19/11

‘Price Is Right’ for Merokean Sue Moller

“You’ve won a car!” Those were the four magical words that Sue Moller, of Merrick, recently heard as a contestant on the popular nationwide game show “The Price is Right.” She correctly guessed the price of the car while playing one of the show’s mini-games and won herself a new Ford Fiesta. more

By David Weingrad | 5/17/11

State cracks down on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more

David Weingrad and Chris Engelhardt | 4/6/11

Legislators take on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill. The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol. more

By David Weingrad | 4/6/11

Legislator wants autism treatments covered

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, has introduced legislation to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. more

By David Weingrad | 3/22/11

As part of 'American Idol's" top 24, Merokean Robbie Rosen performed live before a television audience of 24 million.

Timeline of an ‘American Idol’

Ten years ago, Robbie Rosen sat in front of his television and watched the first season of “American Idol” in his Merrick home. He was only 7 years old, but even then he knew he had it what it takes to one day perform on the show. more

By David Weingrad | 3/11/11

After making it into 'American Idol's' Top 24, Calhoun's Robbie Rosen was voted off the show by the public on Thursday.

Robbie Rosen winds down ‘Idol’ run

Calhoun junior Robbie Rosen’s run on “American Idol” came to an end last night after he was voted off the show by the public. more

By David Weingrad | 3/4/11

Merrick's Robbie Rosen headed to 'American's Idol's' top 24 tonight.

Merrick's Robbie Rosen performs in 'Idol's' top 24

When Merrick’s Robbie Rosen performed live Tuesday night with the top 12 males on “American Idol,” he was living his dream in front of more than 25 million viewers. more

By David Weingrad | 3/1/11