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The State of the Union: improving
The president’s State of the Union address gave a good picture of the nation’s economy and the positive direction America is heading. And it offered hope that some of the more contentious issues we face might finally be addressed. more
Nelson Melgar, right, a “Dreamer,” said at a news conference held by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi that he initially had difficulty processing the offer made by the congressman for him to go to the State of the Union address.
Glen Cove ‘Dreamer’ goes to Washington for State of the Union address
When the phone range at State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine’s Glen Cove office, his constituent liaison, Nelson Melgar, saw that it was U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi calling. Melgar was eating lunch, and let … more
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The Baumann bus strike has finally ended after union members voted to accept the bus company’s latest offer.
Bus Strike finally over with full service restored
After weeks of negotiation and uncertainty, the bus strike, which left thousands of students across multiple school districts without public transport has finally ended after union workers voted on … more
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Vote ‘yes’ on a constitutional convention
On Nov. 7, New York voters will decide whether a state constitutional convention should be held. By law, every 20 years . . . more
Let’s not mess with the state Constitution
Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more
Laura Curran
Curran, Martins rack up new endorsements in county exec race
The Republican and Democratic candidates for Nassau County Executive both earned some high-profile endorsements this week, with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli backing Laura Curran, a Democratic legislator from Baldwin, and the county’s three police unions throwing their support behind Jack Martins, the Republican state senator and former mayor of Mineola. more
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New York’s Family Leave Act could use tweaking
New York’s Family Leave Act will take effect Jan. 1, giving employees one of the strongest family leave laws in the nation. That’s a good thing. All New Yorkers who work 20 hours or more . . . more
The North Merrick School District elections were held this year at the public library, rather than the school. A debate is ongoing about electioneering on school grounds.
Electioneering dispute in North Merrick district soon to be resolved
A dust-up over school district electioneering in North Merrick that has caused acrimony in the community may have been resolved amicably, although district officials are still not commenting. more
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It’s time to get real about Russia
Given all the controversy about Russia today, maybe it’s time for a reality check. more
Police: robbery at Oceanside credit union
Nassau County police are investigating a robbery that occurred on May 22 at the Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union in Oceanside at 12:42 p.m. Detectives described the suspect as a roughly … more
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