Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences.
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By Seth Koslow
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8/29/24
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The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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By Peter King
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8/29/24
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Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/29/24
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New York Islanders captain, and King Clancy Award winner, Anders Lee, will be bringing his beloved fundraising initiative back to Long Island next month.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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Members of the East Meadow Fire Department hosted an engaging and educational presentation for students last month in the East Meadow School District’s Extended School Year program.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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After performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and numerous jazz festivals, Guy Mintus returned home to the East Meadow Public Library last month to perform with his musical and life partner, Naama Nachum.
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By Brian Norman
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8/23/24
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Following several reported scams, that have led to arrests in Nassau County, the county is reminding residents to be vigilant and know the warning signs of potential scams.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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The slogan “The War on Women” has largely been associated with the critical issue of women’s reproductive rights. With a presidential election coming in November, we have already heard the phrase being used not only in reference to federal races but also in local and state contests.
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By Brian Curran
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8/23/24
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Yes, I think we can all agree that New York City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter Manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go.
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By Saul Schachter
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8/23/24
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A concerning trend has emerged in Nassau County under the leadership of County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and the Republican legislative majority. Their approach, which prioritizes headline-grabbing issues over effective governance, is already proving costly to county taxpayers.
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By Debra Mulé
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8/23/24
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