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Moody's announced Monday that it improved the city’s outlook from stable to positive.

Moody’s Investors Service, the credit rating agency that downgraded the city’s bond rating two years ago to just a step above junk bond status, announced Monday that it improved the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/11/14

So much for representative government!

When the 55 delegates from the 13 states met in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787, they envisioned three separate branches of government — the legislature, executive, and judicial — each … more

Hal Peterson | 6/4/14

Cynthia Regal, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s deputy superintendent for business, said next year’s budget does not cut student services, but it does not increase them either.

Central plans 'status-quo' budget for 2014-15

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s 2014-15 budget is set to rise by 1.97 percent, from $136.5 million this year to a little more than $139 million next year. And, despite a lower-than-hoped-for state aid increase of $200,000, the district does not plan to cut services for students. In fact, it is restoring some services such as BOCES dance, which had been cut during the leanest years of the 2008-09 recession and its aftermath. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/19/14

This election is too important for you to sit at home

This is the last time many of you will hear from me before you vote on Election Day. more

10/31/13

Nasrin Ahmad, who is the Republican candidate for Town of Hempstead clerk, was appointed to the post by the Town Board on Tuesday.

Ahmad appointed Town of Hempstead clerk

The Town of Hempstead Board appointed Nasrin Ahmad, the Republican candidate in the race for town clerk, to the post at its meeting on Tuesday. Democrats are speaking out against the appointment, with one Democratic Party spokesman calling it “a blatant attempt to bypass democracy.” more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/4/13

A bipartisan rebuilding strategy for Long Island

A Republican and a Democrat standing together these days is rare. Even though we’re from different political parties, partisan politics could not have been further from our minds last Oct. 29, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Edward Mangano and Steven Bellone | 8/28/13

Marc Tenzer, president of the Mill Brook Civic Association, has been chosen to lead a committee to recommend projects for storm mitigation.

Sandy funds to stream in

Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy relief from the federal government. A new program funded by Federal Supplemental Disaster Aid promises to bring nearly $150 million to the area, and will also feature a unique, bottom-up structure that will give residents influence over how the money is spent. more

By Amanda McKelvey and Andrew Hackmack | 7/31/13

Long Beach’s $12 million bond measure hits a snag

A little more than a month after state lawmakers passed a bill to allow Long Beach to borrow $12 million to cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and an inherited deficit, the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/25/13

Commission is best hope for a 'cleaner' New York

The state’s new Commission to Investigate Public Corruption has the potential to finally address, in an organized and effective manner, the illegal and unethical practices of too many elected public officials in New York. more

7/10/13

Cuomo honors Mangano's efforts to cut costs

In an effort of true bipartisanship and good government, Governor Cuomo awarded Nassau County $5 million for the work County Executive Ed Mangano did to consolidate government and save taxpayer dollars. more

6/26/13

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