Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island.
The rally, organized by the …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/29/16
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Incumbent Trustees Ronald Lanzilotta and Myrna Zisman, who ran under the Citizen’s Party banner, retained their board seats in the Village of Cedarhurst in Tuesday’s election.
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By Jeff Bessen and Vanessa Parker
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3/15/16
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In 2002, Hillary Clinton was rebuilding her tattered image –– and life. It was at that moment that our paths crossed, albeit only for a day. I’m happy they did.
Barring unforeseen events, I have little doubt that she will become the first woman president later this year, and someday in the distant future I’ll be able tell my grandchildren that I interviewed and photographed her.
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3/10/16
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There’s no doubt that the 2016 campaign for president has turned into a classic brawl, and neither major political party may ever be the same after Election Day. The Republicans are saddled with a few candidates who, if chosen, could lead to the splintering of the party for many years to come. And the Democratic contest . . .
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2/11/16
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For the first time in 27 years, the Village of Cedarhurst will have a contested election, as incumbent Trustees Myrna Zisman and Ronald Lanzilotta are being challenged by Yoel Goldfeder and Daniel Burg.
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By Vanessa Parker
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2/10/16
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We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . .
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1/28/16
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The presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature could be facing possible fines for several instances of failing to file campaign finance reports. The complaint against 13th District Legislator Norma Gonsalves comes after an investigation by Risa Sugarman, chief enforcement counsel for the New York State Board of Elections.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/29/15
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Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/17/15
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On Tuesday, residents went to the polls and voted for commissioners in seven special districts; including a half dozen that provide fire protection in Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Inwood, North Lawrence, Meadowmere Park and Woodmere. All terms begin on Jan. 1.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/9/15
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Only 20 percent of Long Islanders voted in last week’s election, but they made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: They were sick of the corruption that has plagued politics at all levels of government.
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11/12/15
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