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Harvey Weisenberg, left, is squaring off against challenger Jeff Toback in the Democratic primary on Sept. 14.

Talking with Jeff Toback and Harvey Weisenberg

Harvey Weisenberg, the incumbent representative for the 20th State Assembly District, is being challenged this year in a Democratic Primary by Jeff Toback, former Nassau County legislator. The Herald … more

8/18/10

State police arrest Merokean for marijuana possession

New York State Police arrested Ittai Azoulay, 26, of Alice Street in Merrick, and charged him with criminal possession of marijuana on Aug. 12. more

David Weingrad | 8/13/10

Reforming New York's dysfunctional state government

In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the … more

Hal Peterson | 8/12/10

State raises standards, but who’s going to pay?

In a move that has confounded local school officials and is bound to confuse and upset many parents, State Education Department leaders recently announced that they were raising the raw scores that determine proficiency levels on the standardized tests taken by students in third through eighth grades. more

8/12/10

The USGS will be installing a water monitor on the pier at Masone Beach.

USGS to study Island Park waters

Visitors to Masone Beach in Island Park will soon encounter a new piece of technology on the dock as a recent agreement was signed between the United States Geological Survey and the New York State … more

JUSTIN SACHS | 8/11/10

Crews worked on the Newbridge Road reconfiguration project on Tuesday afternoon, near the intersection of Seventh Street.

Newbridge Road project begins, could be done by Friday

Work has begun on Newbridge Road, and it could be completed before you read this story. more

Mike Caputo | 8/11/10

Liz Dion, President Rockville Centre BOE

State scoring changes lower Rockville Centre test results

English Language Arts and math proficiency ratings fell throughout New York and across Long Island after the State Education Department effectively raised the bar in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. In recent years, school districts throughout the state— including Rockville Centre — had enjoyed continually higher passing rates in the yearly assessments, taken by students in grades 3 through 8. In addition to the scoring changes this year, the tests were also moved to May —from January for the ELA and from March for math. more

by Judy Rattner | 8/4/10

20th AD primary race heats up

Former Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback has entered the Democratic primary against state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, vying for the seat Weisenberg has held for two decades. Toback, who … more

Alex Costello | 8/4/10

New York state bans drop-side cribs after infant deaths

State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. announced last Friday that legislation banning dangerous drop-side cribs in New York state has been signed by Gov. David Paterson. more

David Weingrad | 8/3/10

The Madness, shortly after winning the Long Island softball title recently.

Merrick Madness wins opening round of softball regionals

The Merrick Madness 12-year-old softball team took its opening game in the East Coast Region Tournament of Champions in Albany this weekend, defeating Pennsylvania, the reigning regional champion, 3-1, according to parents on the team. more

David Weingrad | 7/30/10

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