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The New York State Senate passed legislation last week sponsored by Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. that would close a loophole allowing someone arrested for driving under the influence with a conditional … more

5/25/11

Legislature weighs organ donation bill

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more

By David Weingrad | 5/19/11

Dust and noise generated by New York Recycling has angered some Inwood residents.

Recycling plant riles Inwood residents

George Bopp bought his Davis Avenue home in 2007, eight years after he began looking for a house, because he was attracted to what was known as a quiet neighborhood in Inwood. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 5/19/11

Hewlett golfers eye strong finish

Though Hewlett was unable to repeat as Conference I golf champs this spring, coach Dave Yaker said he’s excited to see the Bulldogs perform at next week’s Nassau County tournament at Bethpage State Park. more

Tony Bellissimo | 5/18/11

MTA should take over track maintenance

To the Editor: Following a number of significant Long Island Rail Road service disruptions and cancellations caused by Amtrak maintenance recently, I am calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to explore taking over maintenance of the rails in and out of Penn Station and the East River tunnels. more

5/16/11

Under a Republican plan to redraw the Nassau County Legislature’s district lines, Democratic Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, would see his district –– the 19th –– merged with Legislator Joseph Scannell’s district –– the 5th. In effect, Democrats would lose a seat. A State Supreme Court justice, however, placed a temporary restraining order on the plan on Thursday, effectively preventing it from taking effect until the matter is decided in court. Above, Denenberg at Monday's redistricting hearing.

Democrats cheer judge’s redistricting decision

Democrats welcomed news last Thursday that a State Supreme Court justice had issued a temporary restraining order barring the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature from moving ahead with a plan to redraw the Legislature’s lines. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/13/11

Tough choices, big decisions loom in 2012

The year 2012 seems very far away. We still have to get through the next eight months and survive a shaky economy, high unemployment and the early stirrings of the next presidential campaign. But one thing is for sure: 2012 will be a year of accountability for lots of people. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/12/11

The Fireman’s Association of New York State held a statewide recruitment drive in April. Five Towns’ fire departments such as Woodmere seek members year round.

Recruiting and retaining its volunteer corps

Recruiting and retaining members has become more difficult for volunteer fire departments in the last several years for a variety of reasons. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/28/11

Life Lessons, From Grandma

Those places are freakin’ depressing. Nursing homes, assisted living residences, hospitals, rehab facilities… They really are freakin’ depressing. more

By Mitchell Hart Cooper | 4/12/11

State cracks down on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more

David Weingrad and Chris Engelhardt | 4/6/11

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