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Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election to a 10th term in 2014. McCarthy, a lifelong resident of Mineola, was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/8/14

Onlookers in Washington, D.C., rushed to greet and photograph the veterans at the Washington Monument during an Honor Flight trip in June 2012.

Giving WWII vets a ‘final mission’

Jeffrey Rosenking never leaves home without a brochure. Wherever he is, if he spots an elderly man or woman in military garb, Rosenking will introduce himself and hand them a pamphlet for Honor Flight Long Island, an organization for which he has volunteered since 2010, which sends World War II veterans to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., free of charge. more

By David Weingrad | 11/13/13

In D.C., foreign visitors wonder what's happened to us

They say that travel is a broadening experience, and that when we leave our home base, there’s always something we can learn. more

10/24/13

Carolyn McCarthy will continue to serve while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

Carolyn McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer — and that she’s committed to beating this latest challenge. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/5/13

Mayor Francis Murray met with Rep. Peter King, right, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, to ask for his support in securing a federal grant for an emergency management office that would be located in a renovated 103 Maple Ave. firehouse.

Rockville Centre mayor's trip to Washington

Mayor Murray traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to attend events and activities sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). He also attended a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event and visited several local Congress members. This is his report. more

Mayor Francis X. Murray | 1/25/12

Rockville Centre's Mr. Murray goes to Washington

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray travelled to Washington, D.C. to attend the United States Conference of Mayors 80th Winter Meeting that took place this week. more

Judy Rattner | 1/18/12

N.Y. state stood out in an otherwise forgettable year

The year 2011 is coming to a rapid close. Like all other years, especially at this stage of my life, it has gone very quickly. more

12/22/11

Another unsurprising failure in D.C.

Economic strength comes from a functional democracy. But when that democracy fails to act in the best interests of the people, we can expect chaos. Look at Western Europe — Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy. more

12/1/11

Can New York avoid catching Washington’s cold?

The summer months tend to make all of us very lazy. Our minds wander, avoiding any kind of deep thinking. We focus on the hot weather, planned vacations, cookouts, sports and dozens of other mindless things. But whether we like it or not, the world around us continues to change, and we can’t ignore those changes. more

8/4/11

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