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Shari Camhi, at mic, superintendent of the Baldwin school district, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would require the safe storage of all firearms.
Advocates call on Cuomo to sign gun storage bill
Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature have stonewalled a bill that would require gun owners to lock up their firearms in safety boxes, and punish those who don’t — but Democrats are hoping … more
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Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.
As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more
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Albany should give taxpayers a break
Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . . more
The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.
LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more
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Amazon announced Thursday that it would not open its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.
Nassau County officials upset over Amazon's decision to abandon Queens headquarters
Nassau County elected officials expressed disappointment after Amazon announced Feb. 14 that it would drop its plan to open a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. The tech giant’s … more
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Kevin Anderson outlasted Sam Querrey in three sets to capture the inaugural singles title at the New York Open.
New York Open a smash hit
Coming off a dynamic debut, the New York Open ATP World Tour men’s tennis tournament returns to NYCB LIVE's Nassau Coliseum. more
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NYPD Detective Dalsh Veve with his wife, Esther, and their daughter.
Baldwin detective’s attacker gets ‘outrageous’ sentence
Patrick Lynch, president of the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, said he has never been as angry as he was on Jan. 23, when a Brooklyn judge sentenced 17-year-old Justin Murrell to … more
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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney recently visited Long Island City, Queens, and asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to forgo his company’s plans to set up shop there and instead relocate to Baldwin.
A special delivery for Baldwin?
Could Baldwin be a prime spot for Amazon’s next headquarters? Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney seems to think so, and is asking the online retail giant to ditch its plans for Long Island City, … more
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Support law enforcement in the fight against opioid epidemic
It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe. more
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Challenges ahead for Democratic Senate
As New York Democrats look ahead to two years of majority control of the State Senate — and the Assembly and the governor’s mansion — they should also remember the past and learn from their predecessors’ mistakes. more
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