Keyword: 'majority' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: majority

111 results total, viewing 61 - 70

Cuomo is focused on the right issue: tax relief

Friends, the state of our county is good. Our unemployment rate is at 5.1 percent, the lowest in the state. Thanks to the combined efforts of the governor, our county executive and local officials . . . more

1/16/14

Vice President Joe Biden joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday as Cuomo unveiled a plan to rebuild New York’s infrastructure, making it more resilient in order to adapt to changing weather.

Planning for a ‘new reality’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $17 billion plan to overhaul the state’s infrastructure in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, focusing on areas like transportation, weather prediction, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/8/14

Mangano, Legislature have much work to do

Nassau County residents sent a clear message on Nov. 5, overwhelmingly approving of the job County Executive Ed Mangano has been doing. more

11/14/13

John Cameron Jr., chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, center, joined Schumer at the news conference, and spoke briefly in support of the senator’s proposal.

Schumer: Nassau needs rebuilding plan

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the third-highest-ranking member of the Senate’s Democratic majority, spoke at a news conference on Monday in the driveway of a south Merrick home, calling on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a comprehensive plan to protect Nassau County’s coastline from future storms. more

By Brian Racow | 9/11/13

Obama hasn't been much help to Obamacare

I’ve seen a lot of presidents come and go. The vast majority of them have made some type of mistake that hurt their popularity as well as their legacy, but there hasn’t been as big a mistake as President Obama’s mishandling of so-called Obamacare. more

8/14/13

Meekins retains Sani2 seat

Dennis Meekins, a Sanitary District 2 commissioner since 1998, held on to his post in last week’s election. more

By Chris Connolly | 7/31/13

Two challengers, Ralph Rose and James Major, are seeking Dennis Meekins’ Sani2 spot.

Three seek Sani2 seat

A trio of Baldwin residents are seeking a single seat on the Sanitary District 2 Board of Commissioners this week. Incumbent Dennis Meekins is facing challengers Ralph Rose and James Major in the election, which will be held on Thursday from 2 to 10 p.m. more

By Chris Connolly | 7/24/13

Now more than ever, say something if you see something

At 2:49 p.m. on April 15, two crude bombs, fashioned out of pressure cookers and ball bearings, exploded 13 seconds apart at the Boston Marathon, killing three and severely injuring nearly 180. more

4/25/13

The budget's on time. That's the good news.

Within a few days after you read this, New York state will have a new budget. It will mark the earliest budget passage in the past 30 years. more

3/28/13

The City Council voted unanimously last week to submit a home-rule request to the State Legislature.

City looks to borrow $12 million

City officials are again calling on state lawmakers to approve a measure that would allow the city to borrow up to $12 million in serial bonds to not only pay down its deficit, but cover costs … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

« Prev | 1 … 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 … 12 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.