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The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill.
The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol.
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By David Weingrad
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4/6/11
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In one of its first orders of business in the new legislative session, the State Senate passed the Job Creation and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2011 on Jan. 19. Supporters of the three-part plan say it will encourage the creation of new private-sector jobs with a tax credit, ensure fiscal responsibility with the enactment of a 2 percent state spending cap and require a two-thirds “super-majority” vote to increase taxes if the Assembly, and then voters, approve a constitutional amendment.
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Judy Rattner
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1/26/11
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Many from the Rockville Centre community are mourning the loss of Lester Wilensky, 85, who died on Dec. 18 from complications of a fall. The highly decorated World War II veteran was active in a …
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12/22/10
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Long Island’s nine senators will become part of the Republican majority in the New York State Senate next month, and as their leader, Sen. Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre is expected to have their …
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Judy Rattner
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12/8/10
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Coinciding with the start of the holiday season, Sen. Dean Skelos and South Nassau Communities Hospital are partnering up to collect new toys and new clothing to give to families who are struggling …
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12/8/10
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Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) will return to the State Senate as the leader of his party — his colleagues elected him to that position at their reorganizational meeting Monday afternoon — but whether he returns as Senate majority leader is still up in the air, with a Republican majority hinging on two races that have yet to be decided more than a month after the election.
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Judy Rattner
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12/1/10
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The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — …
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Lee Landor
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11/10/10
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Republicans won four of the five state Legislature seats in the districts encompassing Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead on Tuesday night. Two of those seats were taken by newcomers running in …
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Lee Landor
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11/3/10
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Voters in the 7th Senate District should be happy that they have two candidates that are extremely passionate about the district and want to effect positive change in Albany. The Herald endorses …
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10/26/10
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It has been 21 years in the state Senate for Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), and his challenger, Francesca Carlow (D-Plainview), aims to be the first to unseat the longtime incumbent.
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Mike Caputo
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10/13/10
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