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There's more Nutcracker and festive music to enjoy on holiday stages. more
Only a few hours after flying in from a game in Nashville, three players from the New York Islanders brought some holiday cheer to children in East Meadow at the Nassau University Medical … more
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. is reminding Nassau County residents that the deadline to file applications for New York’s STAR program and other property-tax exemptions offered by Nassau County … more
During his campaign, Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo’s transition team released a detailed and well-annotated report outlining plans for “Rightsizing Government.” The report’s findings and recommendations reiterate much of what the previous columns in this series have suggested: that New York state’s Public Authorities and agencies have “become too big, too expensive, and too ineffective — an ever proliferating tangle of boards, commissions, councils, departments, divisions, offices, task forces and public authorities, [that] the taxpaying public can no longer afford.“ Amen. more
The holiday season on Long Island shines brightly once again with numerous versions of that beloved classic, The Nutcracker, to choose from, along with other activities that are sure to bring out the holiday spirit in everyone. more
Though an arrest was made last week, burglars continue to break into local homes, mostly in Salisbury and northern portions of East Meadow.  Between Nov. 4 and 23, nine residential … more
The Principal’s Office took a field trip on Nov. 23 to the Merrick Jewish Centre for a Jewish-Muslim dialogue between Rabbi Charles Klein and Imam Shamsi Ali of the Islamic Cultural Center of New York. more
Of course it isn’t just the little things that count; you need the big things in place to be able to appreciate the little things. You must have good health, people to love, a roof over your head, food on your table, something useful to do in the world, a dog at your side and peace of mind. more
There’s usually a lot of guessing when it comes to a new governor. Does he have a plan? Does he understand the dynamics of the Capitol? Is he captive to any group that gave him financial support? Will he be independent enough to make tough decisions? more
Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more
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