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Let’s not mess with the state Constitution

Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more

10/19/17

Curran, Martins rack up new endorsements in county exec race

The Republican and Democratic candidates for Nassau County Executive both earned some high-profile endorsements this week, with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli backing Laura Curran, a Democratic legislator from Baldwin, and the county’s three police unions throwing their support behind Jack Martins, the Republican state senator and former mayor of Mineola. more

By Erik Hawkins | 9/28/17

New York’s Family Leave Act could use tweaking

New York’s Family Leave Act will take effect Jan. 1, giving employees one of the strongest family leave laws in the nation. That’s a good thing. All New Yorkers who work 20 hours or more . . . more

8/31/17

The North Merrick School District elections were held this year at the public library, rather than the school. A debate is ongoing about electioneering on school grounds.

Electioneering dispute in North Merrick district soon to be resolved

A dust-up over school district electioneering in North Merrick that has caused acrimony in the community may have been resolved amicably, although district officials are still not commenting. more

By Erik Hawkins | 8/24/17

It’s time to get real about Russia

Given all the controversy about Russia today, maybe it’s time for a reality check. more

8/3/17

NIFA orders county to turn over all labor contracts

While the Nassau Interim Finance Authority made headlines last week when it rejected the county’s proposed 2017 budget, the control board also issued a new directive to the county: provide comprehensive copies of all the county’s labor union contracts or risk NIFA not approving any new agreements with public employee unions. more

By Erik Hawkins | 12/8/16

Thoughts from abroad: a brave new world?

It took 240 years, but it went around and now it’s come around. Britain has declared its independence from the European Union, deciding to go it alone. In the same way that our cheeky American Colonies . . . more

7/6/16

The ‘Brexit’ vote was a clear response to immigration

Not long after Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23, other European countries called for independence votes to decide their fate in the E.U. One of the main sticking points . . . more

6/30/16

Striking Verizon workers were in Malverne recently, picketing in front of a home being serviced by non-union workers on Morris Avenue West. From left were Ken Lerner of Coram, Edward LaChappelle of West Hempstead, Carlos Oscolava of Massapequa and a worker who declined to be identified.

Workers taking it to the streets

Is your Verizon service acting up? Perhaps your Internet connection is slow, or you hear crackling on your phone line? When you call for service, you may get more than just a technician visiting your home. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/9/16

Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption

Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more

4/28/16

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