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The New York Times is reporting that Dean Skelos, second from right, and his son Adam, left, are the subject of a federal investigation by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. Skelos and his son are pictured here at Skelos's swearing-in on Jan. 7, along with Skelos's wife, Gail, and his brother, Peter Skelos, himself a New York Supreme Court Judge

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are the targets of a federal criminal inquiry, according to sources cited by the New York Times. more

By Alex Costello | 4/22/15

NY Times claims Skelos is focus of federal investigation

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are the sources of a federal criminal inquiry, according to sources cited by the New York Times. According to the Times, which published an article late Wednesday … more

By Alex Costello | 4/15/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

Oceanside gets extra state money

Oceanside schools received mostly good news with the long overdue state aid school budget runs. According to the numbers, the district will receive $19.2 million next year, which is more than the almost $18 million it expected. That total includes building aid for construction projects. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/8/15

State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

'Where are you going? What are you doing?'

I am far enough away from my teenage years, and smart enough, I hope, to realize that I have no clue what interests and entertains teenagers today. more

2/26/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

Dean Skelos, second from right, was sworn in to his 16th term in the state Senate in early January. He said in a statement that he has not been contacted by the U.S. Attorney's office.

Skelos refutes investigation claim

State Sen. Dean Skelos, the Senate’s majority leader and one of the most powerful elected leaders in Albany, is refuting a story aired by WNBC on Thursday, reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet … more

By Alex Costello | 1/30/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

Senator Dean Skelos, center, second from right, was given his oath of office by his brother, Judge Peter Skelos, right. He was joined by his wife, Gail, who held the Bible, and his son, Adam.

Skelos sworn in for 16th senate term

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Senator Dean Skelos was sworn in for his 16th term in the senate and was also elected Majority Leader by the Republican caucus. more

By Alex Costello | 1/14/15

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