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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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Ava Corbett, 14, of Plainview, with her father, Tim. She spoke of the difficulties she was facing in high school and the toll they were taking on her.
Parents of special-needs students speak out at forum
Marla Kilfoyle, of Bellmore, recited a series of numbers: 42, 59, 44, 37, 56, 54, 60, 31 to the assembled crowd at South Side High School in Rockville Centre. “These were the scores that my son … more
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced new legislation to better empower local prosecutors to bring their own corruption cases against elected officials and to make lying to a district attorney’s office a crime.
Singas, Kaminsky present anti-corruption bills
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, announced jointly on Feb. 8 that they are “fed up” with corruption among elected officials, and that Kaminsky planned to introduce new legislation to better empower local prosecutors to go after those who take advantage of their positions of power for personal gain. more
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Debra Orena’s bungalow was knocked off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy.
Elected officials help Bay Park Sandy victim acquire permit to rebuild
A Bay Park resident who has been waiting to rebuild her home since it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 recently received some help from state Sens. Todd Kaminsky and Kirsten Gillibrand. more
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Town Supervisor Anthony Santino, center, swore in Carol Burak as the new Chamber of Commerce president. At left was Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.
Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce installs new officers, directors
Several elected leaders, local residents and business owners turned out for the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s installation dinner for new officers and directors at the Knights of Columbus on Jan. 26. Business owners’ achievements were recognized at the celebration as well. more
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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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A view of the inside of New York American Water’s Plant #15 in Lynbrook.
Carcinogens in the water
Last week, state Sen. Todd Kaminsky filed legislation requiring the commissioner of the New York State Department of Health to study and regulate 1,4-dioxane, a chemical likely to be carcinogenic, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Last year, the EPA released a report, citing dioxane was found in many water supply systems on Long Island. more
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Dozens of residents, safety advocates and village, county and law enforcement officials shared their ideas on how to make Valley Stream safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Group advocates steps for pedestrian safety in Valley Stream
More than two dozen residents and village, county and law enforcement officials gathered at Sip This on Jan. 10 to discuss ways to make roads and sidewalks safer for pedestrians and cyclists in Valley Stream. more
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Governor plans on $10 billion JFK renovation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans on Jan. 4 for a $10 billion overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport similar to what is being done at LaGuardia Airport on the north side of Queens. more
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Combating hatred on Long Island
Mineola residents found the statement spray-painted across the length of the sidewalk in front of their Washington Avenue home at 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 30. The phrase — a play on President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign slogan — was book-ended by two red swastikas. more
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