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Beaches are open for business as usual for the rest of the holiday weekend.
From Herricks to Hempstead Hurricane hardly happens
Sept 4: Fears of extensive flooding, power outages and property damage fizzled on Friday as Hurricane Earl passed far enough out to sea that Nassau County suffered little more than scattered beach flooding. Even Jones Beach State Park, where extensive flooding was reported, had some areas open for swimming today and the Stone Temple Pilots concert planned for tonight at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater will take place as scheduled. more
Harvey Weisenberg, left, is squaring off against challenger Jeff Toback in the Democratic primary on Sept. 14.
Talking with Jeff Toback and Harvey Weisenberg
Harvey Weisenberg, the incumbent representative for the 20th State Assembly District, is being challenged this year in a Democratic Primary by Jeff Toback, former Nassau County legislator. The Herald … more
Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., at lectern, joined with Gov. David Paterson and other elected leaders to announce that New York's ignition interlock law will take effect on Aug. 15.
Ignition interlock law takes effect Aug. 15
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined this past week with Gov. David Paterson, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, law enforcement officials, and the families of Leandra Rosado and Katie Flynn to remind residents that New York's new ignition interlock law will take effect on Aug. 15. more
State raises standards, but who’s going to pay?
In a move that has confounded local school officials and is bound to confuse and upset many parents, State Education Department leaders recently announced that they were raising the raw scores that determine proficiency levels on the standardized tests taken by students in third through eighth grades. more
Jeff Toback
20th AD primary race heats up
Former Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback has entered the Democratic primary against state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, vying for the seat Weisenberg has held for two decades. Toback, who … more
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Events on Long Island
Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more
The higher cut scores mean many students who were scoring at Level 3 are now at Level 2. This year, across the state, 53 percent of all students tested passed the ELA exam compared with the 77 percent last year. Math proficiency dropped dramactically from 86 percent to 61 percent.
Raising the bar on student testing
Test scores seemed to have fallen throughout New York and across Long Island after the State Education Department raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. more
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Bryan Gerrato of South Side High School helped Long Island's boys' scholastic team win gold at the Empire State Games.
Empire State Games rise again
After a one-year hiatus due to financial reasons, the Empire State Games made a triumphant return this summer with more than 4,500 athletes competing in the 32nd edition, held July 21-25 at various sites throughout Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Amherst. more
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Fishing adventures at Hempstead Lake State Park
Weekend highlights include a fishing clinic at Hemptead Lake State Park, a "Bug Safari" at Old Westbury Gardens and Eisenhower Park's annual Salute to Veterans Spectacular. more
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr.
New York state bans drop-side cribs after infant deaths
State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. announced last Friday that legislation banning dangerous drop-side cribs in New York state has been signed by Gov. David Paterson. more
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