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America's cowboy culture takes a horrific toll

Within three days last week, two 4-year-old boys were shot and killed in two separate incidents, one in the Bronx and one in Virginia. more

8/2/12

It's hard to tell whose side our representatives are on

There are all kinds of captives in this world. Some live in places like Syria, where a ruthless dictator slaughters innocent people to hold on to power. Others live in places like Cuba, where nothing ever happens to improve the lives of its citizens. more

7/26/12

Control of the County Legislature is still undecided.

Control of County Legislature still undecided

When the dust settled at the end of Election Day on Nov. 8 and all of the electronic votes were tallied, the control of the Nassau County Legislature still hung in the balance, as the races in the … more

David Weingrad | 11/30/11

Under a Republican plan to redraw the Nassau County Legislature’s district lines, Democratic Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, would see his district –– the 19th –– merged with Legislator Joseph Scannell’s district –– the 5th. In effect, Democrats would lose a seat. A State Supreme Court justice, however, placed a temporary restraining order on the plan on Thursday, effectively preventing it from taking effect until the matter is decided in court. Above, Denenberg at Monday's redistricting hearing.

Democrats cheer judge’s redistricting decision

Democrats welcomed news last Thursday that a State Supreme Court justice had issued a temporary restraining order barring the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature from moving ahead with a plan to redraw the Legislature’s lines. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/13/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were part of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more

Mike Caputo and Alex Costello | 3/23/11

Calls for gun safety must not fall on deaf ears

Like many of you, I was shocked and heartbroken over the tragic shooting in Tucson that left six people dead, including U.S. District Judge John Roll and the inspirational 9-year-old, Christina Taylor Greene. more

by Al D'Amato | 1/21/11

Let’s arm ourselves with stronger gun laws

Almost two weeks ago, 22-year-old Jared L. Loughner, allegedly armed with a Glock 9mm with a 30-round magazine (and another bullet in the chamber) opened fire at a public meet-and-greet outside a Safeway store in Tucson, killing six and wounding 13, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. more

1/21/11

Inside this home at 14 Montauk Ave., 40 animals were discovered

RVC's houses from 'hell'

Twice last week, authorities discovered neglected animals inside dilapidated Rockville Centre homes. The second discovery was by far the worst ... At 14 Montauk Ave., Faith Ross, 54, and her … more

Tom Steinert | 1/19/11

Contrary to their name, bed bugs can be found anywhere there is a crack or a crevice, including furniture — but they prefer warm places.

They want to suck your blood

“The Twilight Saga” and “True Blood” vampires aren’t the only bloodsuckers making a comeback lately. These culprits are much smaller, and instead of fangs, they have special two-tube mouth … more

Mary Malloy | 9/15/10

Merrick mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile virus

A mosquito pool in Merrick tested positive last week for the West Nile virus, according to the Nassau County Health Department. more

Scott Brinton | 7/30/10

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