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Assemblywoman Judy Griffin said the law is a victory for students and parents.

State law ends mandatory link between standardized test scores, teacher evaluations

The New York State Senate passed a bill last week that eliminates the mandatory use of state assessments to determine a teacher or principal’s effectiveness. It amends a 2015 education law and empowers school districts and teachers to make the decision on whether to use standardized tests in teacher or principal evaluations. more

By Ben Strack | 1/31/19

Lawmakers plan to host hearings on the state of the Long Island Rail Road's on-time performance. The LIRR recently came under fire for not upgrading the Lynbrook station, before announcing a $17.9 million rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to start in the spring.

Lawmakers to host hearings on state of the Long Island Rail Road

State lawmakers recently sent a letter to Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng, informing him that they planned to host hearings about the dismal state of the railroad. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/24/19

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, left, aired concerns about legalizing marijuana during a roundtable about road safety at Molloy College on Jan. 7. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, right, hosted the meeting.

Road-safety roundtable in Rockville Centre hones in on marijuana legalization safeguards

With recreational marijuana expected to be legalized this year, lawmakers, prosecutors and community leaders aired their concerns at Molloy College in Rockville Centre on Jan. 7 and discussed ways to soften the potential negative effects that such a law might have in New York. more

By Ben Strack | 1/10/19

Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause New York, left, joined State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State Sen. Kevin Thomas.

Kaminsky introduces bill to eliminate 'zombie accounts' of politicians convicted of felonies

State legislation proposed on Tuesday could prohibit politicians convicted of a felony from using campaign funds to support political candidates or pay legal expenses, an issue that officials say has persisted for too long. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/9/19

Some New Year’s wishes for our leaders

As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island. more

1/4/19

In Albany, create a suburban State Senate caucus

How can voter-rich Long Island maintain its political influence in a State Senate chamber that will have an overwhelming number of New York City legislators next year? It will be a challenge that the Senate’s new Democratic leadership will need to master . . . more

By Kyle Strober | 12/20/18

Village trustees Michael Sepe, left, and Emilio Grillo, joined Mayor Francis X. Murray, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Trustee Edward Oppenheimer.

Village receives $2.1M for water treatment plant

The village of Rockville Centre will be awarded $2.1 million in state funding to build an iron filtration plant on Maple Avenue, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced on Monday. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 12/6/18

Local officials help Island Park family that lost $30K slated for Sandy repairs

Like many living on Long Island’s South Shore, it has been a long, drawn out process for the Hassett family, of Island Park, to raise their home after Hurricane Sandy. It became even more difficult when they had $30,000 of federally awarded funds stolen from them in the spring. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/29/18

Democrat Judy Griffin unseated Lynbrook resident Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District.

Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin in 21st Assembly District

Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach … more

11/7/18

Democrat Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, unseated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District.

Democrat Judy Griffin unseats Republican Brian Curran in 21st Assembly District

Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach for State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, took 53 percent of the vote to unseat Curran, of Lynbrook, who garnered 47 percent. more

By Herald Staff | 11/7/18