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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, center, joined Susan Lerner, far left, executive director of Common Cause NY, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, to his right, and Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, to his left, at a news conference at Rockville Centre’s Long Island Rail Road station on March 22.

State lawmakers, advocates push for early voting funds in Rockville Centre

State lawmakers and activists gathered at the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station on March 22 to advocate for funding to be allocated in New York’s budget to help implement the early voting process set to begin in November. more

By Ben Strack | 3/28/19

The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly Long Island Rail Road tickets, which spurred outrage from residents and elected officials.

Oceanside, Island Park residents blast Long Island Rail Road rate hike

Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/7/19

Many community members said they disapprove of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s recent decision to increase Long Island Rail Road fares, including Lynbrook residents, who have dealt with a dilapidated station. Above and below, renderings of what the Lynbrook train station will look like after a planned $17.9 million overhaul that is set to begin in the spring.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents blast LIRR rate hike

Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted on Feb. 27 to increase fares. The Lynbrook station is due for repairs, starting in spring. more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Mike Smollins | 3/7/19

Rockville Centre school administrators, including Superintendent Dr. William Johnson, met with elected officials on March 1 to discuss a range of topics.

Rockville Centre school administrators meet with elected officials

Rockville Centre school administrators and the Board of Education met with local elected officials at the district’s administration building last week to discuss matters affecting students, taxpayers and the community as a whole. more

By Ben Strack | 3/7/19

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced the results of a MTA Long Island Rail Road commuter survey at a news conference at the Long Beach LIRR station last September, claiming that riders are mostly dissatisfied with train service.

Senate leaders to host LIRR hearing Friday

State Senate Democrats announced Monday that they will hold a public hearing Friday to question the Long Island Rail Road management about current conditions and problems of the public transit network. more

By Bridget Downes | 2/28/19

Amazon never really understood our region

Who’s to blame for Amazon’s sudden departure last Thursday? That was the big question as news of the tech giant’s decision to nix plans to locate its second headquarters in Long Island City filtered out to the public. more

2/22/19

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, left at lectern, and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins announced that a package of tighter gun restrictions was passed by the State Legislature on Jan. 29.

Legislators tighten New York's gun laws

On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening … more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/7/19

Through a grant secured by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Friedberg JCC will get a full roof repair in the spring.

Oceanside JCC awarded $100K grant to repair aging roof

Friedberg JCC has received a $100,000 state grant to repair its roof, according to Associate Executive Director Roni Kleinman. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/7/19

State Legislature passes sweeping gun-control measures

On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening of New York’s laws, which address bump stocks and recent pushes to arm teachers. more

By Erik Hawkins and Ben Strack | 2/6/19

Aman Islam, 16, right, is a student at Valley Stream Central High School who has been advocating for gun safety since the Parkland shooting. He spoke on Jan. 26 at the “More Than a Moment” gun safety discussion at Oceanside Library.

Sen. Todd Kaminsky hosts gun safety forum at Oceanside Library

With Feb. 14 drawing near and marking the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that left 17 dead, the nation’s legislators, students, parents and activists continue to fight for stricter gun policies. In New York, proposed gun reform laws could be passed in Albany as soon as this week, according to State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/31/19