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Long Islanders have a lot to be happy about these days. Not only is this wretched winter coming to an end, but our average proposed school-tax hike is the lowest it has been in more than four decades. more

3/27/14

Dr. Martin Gruber told the audience that a 2006 state report determined that the medical center “must” remain open.

Residents demand reopening of LBMC

Nearly 350 residents from across the barrier island attended a forum at the Lindell School on Monday to hear from local civic leaders, doctors, educators, emergency responders and others about the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/26/14

Congress passes flood insurance relief bill

Congress passed a bill last week that will protect thousands of New York homeowners from huge flood insurance premium rate hikes — or having their property values decimated when they try to … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky and Anthony Rifilato | 3/19/14

Long Island Republicans have lined up in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. Joining Venditto at a kick-off campaign rally on March 15 at the American Legion Hall Post 1066 in Massapequa were Dean Skelos, co-majority leader of the State Senate; Carl Marcellino, a North Shore state senator; Ed Mangano, Nassau County's executive; George Maragos, Nassau's comptroller; Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the County Legislature; Kate Murray, supervisor of the Town of Hempstead; and Fuschillo.

Legislator Venditto seeking Fuschillo's Senate seat

Nassau County Republicans lined up earlier this month in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. more

By Brian Racow | 3/14/14

Why New York state must maintain a balance of power

When our Founding Fathers sat down to create the Constitution, they decided it would be best to devise a system of checks and balances in order to guard the people against tyranny. more

3/6/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, announced his candidacy for the State Senate’s 8th District seat at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Seaford’s American Legion Post 1132.

Denenberg running for State Senate

Dave Denenberg, the Merrick Democrat who has represented the Nassau County Legislature’s 19th District for 14 years, has decided he is ready to move from Mineola to Albany. more

By Brian Racow | 3/6/14

No movement by Cuomo to fill Fuschillo’s seat

Residents of the 8th State Senate District, which stretches along the South Shore from Baldwin to Lindenhurst, do not now have a representative in the New York State Legislature’s upper chamber. This troubles some as Albany legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo negotiate this month over how the state will allocate its more than $100 billion budget. more

By Brian Racow | 3/5/14

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pictured at a press conference in Long Beach last November, approved a $12 million bond measure that allows the city to cover costs associated with Sandy and a 2011-12 deficit.

Cuomo signs Long Beach relief bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a $12 million borrowing measure last Friday to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar deficit that led officials to declare a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/24/14

Rep. Peter King, right at the microphones, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, in his bid for Congress. Also pictured are Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise, between King and Blakeman, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, third from right.

Former county legislator announces run for Congress

Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, on Thursday became the first prominent Long Island Republican to throw his hat into the ring in this year’s election contest to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in Congress. more

By Brian Racow | 2/20/14

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said the measure would give the city the ability to finance deficit- and storm-related costs.

State approves Long Beach relief bill

The New York State Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $12 million borrowing measure last week to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/12/14

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