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In a season of cynicism, an inspiring decision

Those Founding Fathers knew what they were doing. Checks and balances worked last week, as the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 decision that surprised pretty much everybody. more

7/3/12

Two momentous rulings from the Supremes

Last week, the Supreme Court, in all of its glory, decided on two monumental cases. more

7/3/12

Expect sweet talk from the insurance companies

Everybody needs a friend. Whether it’s a family member, a public-school buddy or your faithful dog, it’s comforting to have that one person or thing you can turn to in times of need. more

6/28/12

Some CrossFit members say that the training program has changed their lives, and that the gym’s owners have made attempts to address noise.

Fitness … to the extreme

Long Beach resident and surfer Raymond Smith said he was looking for a way to shed some pounds to get in better shape — and get lighter on his board. Instead of joining a gym, Smith said, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/24/12

Morris Kramer, pictured above at the Starbucks in Long Beach, a civic and environmental activist from Atlantic Beach, scored a historic Supreme Court victory in June 1969 that overturned restrictive voting practices across the U.S.

Voice of the people –– Morris Kramer

First of two parts. In 1965, Morris Kramer, a 30-year-old bachelor who lived in Atlantic Beach with his mother, claimed that the Lawrence Public School District and the State of New York were discriminating against him. Kramer owned no property and had no children in the schools, so, by state law at the time, he couldn’t vote in a school district election. That, he said, violated his constitutional rights. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 4/18/12

The arrogance of power

Feeling threatened by the Supreme Court’s diligent and persistent questioning of the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare), President Obama referred to the court as an “unelected group of people.” more

4/12/12

Our democracy could lead to the end of Obamacare

Last week, the Supreme Court held three days of oral arguments on whether the landmark of the Obama administration, Obamacare, the controversial bill that overhauled our health care system, violated the Constitution. more

4/5/12

Tom Cipolla, owner of Beech Street Taxi, said that a rival company is taking away his business.

Long Beach taxi companies at odds

The owner of a local cab company is claiming that the city reneged on an unwritten agreement that gave his taxis exclusive access to the west side of the Long Island Rail Road station on Park … more

Anthony Rifilato | 2/29/12

Roger Corbin was indicted by the D.A.'s office in July 2010 on corruption, larceny and bribery charges, along with three local men.

Jury selection upcoming in trial of 2 former legislators

According to the Nassau County district attorney's office, a jury will likely be selected on Feb. 13 for the trial of former Nassau County legislators Roger Corbin and Patrick Williams, who were indicted by the D.A.'s office in July 2010 on corruption, larceny and bribery charges for their alleged involvement in multiple bid-rigging and bribery schemes in the New Cassel Redevelopment Project. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/8/12

Fran Adelson was sworn in at Sunday's induction ceremony at City Hall.

Adelson is named Long Beach City Council president

“It’s a new year and a new day,” Fran Adelson said during her induction speech, shortly before she was unanimously voted City Council president on Sunday. “I am very grateful … I … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/2/12

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