As the assemblywoman representing District 18, I recognize that the foundation of a thriving democracy is the active participation of its citizens.
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By Taylor Darling
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12/21/23
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In the United States, there are elections because of our Constitution. There is political bantering over everything, including whether the U.S. is much of a democracy or not.
But make no …
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By Wim Laven
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3/22/24
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Electricity can't be the only energy we use to drive cook and heat our homes
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By Steve Rhoads
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4/5/24
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On Dec. 13, the Long Island Power Authority board voted yet again to approve a raise in electric rates, this time over 11 percent for next year. Long Islanders have little choice but to absorb these price increases, as they have before.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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12/21/23
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New York is one of the 20 states with laws still on the books that make it a crime.
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By Charles Lavine
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4/5/24
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Democrats were understandably elated when former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi won the special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District on Feb. 13, but they shouldn’t be popping any champagne. In truth, Suozzi’s victory over the Republicans’ candidate, Mazi Melesa Pilip, was a lot closer than it should have been.
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By Matthew Adarichev
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3/8/24
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This column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?"
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11/16/23
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Growing up in Island Park, I was always acutely aware of how lucky I was to be surrounded by beautiful beaches, bountiful waterways and stunning coastlines. Preserving Nassau County’s coastal environs has been a main priority of my tenure in public office, and I am proud to represent so many community partners who share in that goal. Indeed, the pristine nature of our South Shore was recently threatened by a large-scale offshore wind turbine project proposed by Equinor, but thanks to unified community opposition, this dubious plan appears to have stalled — for now.
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By Anthony D'Esposito
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3/8/24
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As a mother of four and a legislator deeply committed to public safety, I am compelled to address the recent horrific case in Babylon. This case — in which body parts were found in public spaces, including a park frequented by families, and a judge was unable to set bail and detain the defendants — highlights a disturbing trend: the prioritization of criminals over victims.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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3/22/24
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We may not always, agree but we should respect one another's views.
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By Patrick Mullaney
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4/5/24
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