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Cash-strapped Long Beach ‘hopeful’ it can bond $15 million

Legislation that would allow Long Beach to borrow millions in serial bonds in order to reduce a proposed 16 percent tax increase and pay off a staggering $10.25 million deficit is expected to pass … more

Anthony Rifilato | 6/6/12

City Manager Jack Schnirman, left, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, New York State Sen. Dean Skelos, Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, City Council President Fran Adelson, Operation SPLASH President Rob Welter, Point Lookout Civic Association President Gerald Ottavino, Councilman Scott Mandel, and Council Vice President Len Torres at a press conference on Monday.

Weisenberg secures funding for Western Bays study

In an effort to continue environmental studies of the polluted Western Bays, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) recently secured $300,000 in funding under the Environmental Protection … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/25/12

Are we being sold a 'Bill of goods?'

My first guest column, “Reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government” was published in the Herald back in August 2010. It addressed political and operational irresponsibility in Albany and noted that if not corrected, they could lead to a new phase of fiscal instability beyond anyone’s imagination. more

Hal Peterson | 4/18/12

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, second from left, Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, second from right, and Senator Dean Skelos, center, unveiled a streetscape project in Oceanside along Long Beach Road between Tilrose Avenue and Poole Street. The town partnered with Senator Skelos, who provided the majority of funds on the town’s latest streetscape project, which were supplanted by monies from the federal government.

Murray, Santino and Skelos reveal Oceanside beautification

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Anthony J. Santino unveiled the township’s latest streetscape beautification project in downtown Oceanside. The project includes the … more

4/18/12

Leaders in name only or the real deal?

Regardless of whether you’re a politician in Washington or in Albany, the word “leader” is a big deal. There isn’t a member of Congress or a state legislator who doesn’t aspire to that title. more

4/5/12

A state government that actually works

With everything that has been going on in New York lately, it’s almost hard to remember that, just 24 months ago, we were the laughingstock of the country. more

4/5/12

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, left, Sen. Hugh Farley, Sen. Kemp Hannon and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos watched as Gov. Cuomo signed the 2012-13 New York State budget.

Belmont's future: A roll of the dice?

Last week, state leaders approved a $132.6 billion budget for 2012-13 that includes funding and a study for the redevelopment of Belmont Park. For many local residents, who've been urging development there for years, the announcement was considered a bout of luck. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/2/12

State Sen. Dean Skelos, left, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Assemblyman Ed Ra spoke at the Valley Stream Council of PTA’s annual Legislative Breakfast on March 10.

Educators, legislators come together in Valley Stream

Pension reform, state funding for schools and mandate relief were just some of the topics discussed at last Saturday morning’s annual PTA Legislative Breakfast, attended by about 100 people at Memorial Junior High School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/12

Cuomo vetoes Brady Bill

“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would … more

Lee Landor | 1/11/12

Margarita Grasing, second from left, the executive director of the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, was joined by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Harriet Tolve from Coca-Cola and Lillian Rodríguez López from the Hispanic Federation.

Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre receives donation of food

The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre received more than 250 items and 70 cases of beverages collected by local Coca-Cola employees in a donation on Nov. 17. It was the first delivery of five planned for the area. more

11/23/11

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