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Valley Stream Fire Department Chief Patrick Scanlan, left front row, with Legislator Bill Gaylor and Mayor Ed Far at the check presentation for new fire equipment on April 10.

Legislator Bill Gaylor secures thousands in funding for Valley Stream fire department upgrades

The Village of Valley Stream and the Valley Stream Fire Department were awarded $10,500 by Legislator Bill Gaylor for new equipment. Gaylor and the department met for a check presentation on April … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/23/23

Sister Margie Kelly, the director of parish outreach at the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry program at Holy Name of Mary Church, works with volunteers to clean and stock the pantry.

Food prices are up. Here's how Valley Stream officials are fighting hunger.

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, local officials banded with regional and village food organizations in a concerted effort to curb hunger in Valley Stream. At that time, the need felt … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/9/23

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . . more

By James Bernstein | 10/20/22

One kind of identity politics is no longer a winner

There are all kinds of people who seek public office. Some are former government officials hoping to work their way up the political ladder. Others . . . more

10/6/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

We can still do big things, but we must do them together

If we are going to reduce crime, cut taxes and help our troubled schools, we have a lot of work to do to make sure that democracy wins. more

By Tom Suozzi | 3/10/22

N.Y. reaps benefits of federal infrastructure bill

Speaking last Friday in Woodbury before the Long Island Association, Gov. Kathy Hochul devoted much of her speech, delivered with characteristically biting humor . . . more

1/27/22

Nassau County Legislature: A year in review

The year 2021 was another busy one for the Nassau County Legislature. As we enter 2022, I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the key initiatives from last year that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law. more

By Bill Gaylor | 1/6/22

Conservative politics could play into school elections

The war on local school boards, teaching and history is escalating as conservative activists and Republican politicians prepare for the 2022 congressional midterm elections. more

By Alan Singer | 12/23/21

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