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Former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, left, with his late wife, Ellen, and son, Ricky.
Weisenberg named ‘winner’ of the week
Former New York State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg was named a winner by website City & State New York on March 31. “There were plenty of advocates behind the BFair2DirectCare campaign,” the … more
Governor: Direct caregivers deserve a ‘living wage’
Many of the most vulnerable people in our society are cared for by some of the strongest. Looking out for a child or adult with developmental disabilities can be trying . . . more
‘Church and State’ and ‘Joan of Arc: Into The Fire’
Two Off-Broadway plays, set nearly 300 years apart, examine the strong impact that religion has had on world events. In 75 minutes, “Church and State” tackles the thorny issues of religion and … more
Former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, pictured at City Hall last year, lobbied for salary increases for workers who care for the developmentally disabled.
State lawmakers back pay raises for direct caregivers
The New York state Senate and Assembly agreed on March 13 to pursue a plan to include $45 million in funding in the proposed state budget for direct support professionals who care for those who are … more
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Too many failing marks on open government
Elected leaders often look upon the Freedom of Information Act with barely disguised disapproval, and more often with outright disdain. Heck, the president who signed the act . . . more
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and other Senate Democrats announced legislation on Feb. 16 to protect New York’s water quality.
Senators fight to protect New York’s drinking water
A group of Democratic state senators announced comprehensive legislation last week aimed at protecting the quality of New York’s water following a report that concluded that water supplies on … more
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New York gets failing marks for tobacco control
Imagine an infant, a baby girl, who jolts with pain each time she coughs up mucus and blood as she battles bronchitis caused by secondhand cigarette smoke. more
Still no love for ‘I Love NY’ signs
It has been nearly three years since the bright blue eyesores began appearing on highways statewide. That’s three years of complaints from local officials and residents . . . more
Contractors worked on a jetty at Town Park in Point Lookout on Wednesday. Officials said the stone work is ahead of schedule, and could begin in Long Beach sooner than anticipated.
Army Corps project could impact summer season
Officials are calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to rethink its proposed schedule as it looks to begin work on a coastal protection project in Long Beach sooner than anticipated, creating concern … more
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George Pappas, the Atlantic Beach mayor, attended the inauguration with his two children, George III and Mia.
Trump's time: South Shore residents attend inauguration
Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas and his children, George III, 13 and Mia, 11, made their way past the barricades and crowds that surrounded the Capitol early on Jan. 20 and staked out a position … more
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