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Yet again, Democrats have used the cover of darkness to trample on local communities’ rights and voices. In the dead of night, legislators from the majority slipped through a sweeping piece of legislation called the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment, or RAPID, Act, under the guise of streamlining the approval process for major renewable-energy and electric-transmission facilities.
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by Jake Blumencranz
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8/29/24
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As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …
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By Kishore Kuncham
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8/29/24
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As Long Islanders are paying more and more for their utilities, it is far past time for more policymakers to ask if the aspirational goals and timelines of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act are realistic, or if we need to correct course.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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8/29/24
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As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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8/29/24
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Imagine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from justice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences.
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By Seth Koslow
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8/29/24
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The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
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By Peter King
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8/29/24
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Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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By Jerry Kremer
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8/29/24
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The state’s public service commission has approved a rate increase for Liberty Utilities, which provides water services to some 120,000 customers in Nassau County.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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Students, educators and environmentalists gathered on Aug. 14 to plant 22 trees at the Merrick Avenue Middle School before classes are back in session, in just a few weeks.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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8/23/24
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Youth musicians had an opportunity to showcase their budding talent at a recent event, created just for them.
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By Jordan Vallone
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8/23/24
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