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Only the 19 states highlighted in purple have statewide employment nondiscrimination laws that covers both sexual orientation and gender identity.
Gays in Malverne react to Supreme Court ruling
After fighting for the right to gay marriage for nearly 35 years, gay rights activists were elated by the Supreme Court’s decision last month making same-sex marriage legal across the country. more
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Supreme Court rules same sex marriage is legal in America
After years of grass roots organizing, legal battles, marches and protests same sex marriage has been declared the law of the land. more
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In national politics, it's all about the money
If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more
Judge Thomas Phelan
Thomas Phelan, Justice and O’side resident, dies at 69
Lifetime Oceanside Resident and Nassau Supreme Court Justice Thomas P. Phelan died on Feb. 12 at Mercy Medical Center after a 10-month battle with cancer. He was 69. more
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Judge restricts access to inmate-lawyer chats
A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has temporarily banned the district attorney’s office from obtaining recorded conversations between inmates at the Nassau County Correctional Center and their lawyers without a court order — a practice that D.A. representatives said is illegal in most circumstances, and they do not participate in anyway. more
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The City Council voted unanimously at its Sept. 16 meeting to “vacate” an agreement with the developer Sinclair Haberman.
Council votes to vacate Haberman agreement
A $50 million lawsuit against the city is moving forward after the City Council voted unanimously last week on a measure to “vacate” an agreement with developer Sinclair Haberman that would have … more
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A member of the Zoning Board of Appeals claims that the city’s corporation counsel did not have the authority to approve an agreement with a developer as part of an attempt to settle a lawsuit. Attorneys for the developer disagree.
$50 million Haberman lawsuit takes a twist
A Zoning Board of Appeals trustee claims that the city’s corporation counsel, Corey Klein, was not authorized to approve what the zoning official called a “terrible” stipulation agreement with … more
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A State Supreme Court Appeals judge dismissed the claims for former Atlantic Beach residents Ruth and Seymour Radow, which allow the Atlantic Beach Club to legalize several existing structures.
Court denies Atlantic Beach residents’ appeal
An appellate judge in an Aug. 6 ruling dismissed claims by Atlantic Beach residents that a beach club’s town-approved expansion threatened property values. more
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Freedom to spend your money
Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more
William Moore, left, and Matthew DiPerna were sentenced behind closed doors for their roles in the 2012 assault on Roxen Road.
Roxen Road case sealed in final minutes
The Roxen Road assault case concluded behind closed doors on Mar. 20 after Judge Christopher Quinn granted Matthew DiPerna and William Moore “Youthful Offender status,” thus sealing all records … more
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