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Amanda Ayres, left, Christen Roper, Janna Jachniecwicz, and Christine Knox donned costumes from the Roaring ’20s to celebrate Long Beach’s 90th anniversary as a city last Sunday.

“Long Beach is really a microcosm of the United States — the history of our city and the diversity of our population over the years is what this country stands for, and we’re people who give … more

Emily Webb | 6/6/12

Charles Fuschillo Jr., chairman of the Senate TransportatioN Committee

Senate: New York needs stiffer penalties for drivers who pass school buses

Every day, nearly 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state. According to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee 2009 report, 69 students were injured between 2002 and 2004 by motorists illegally passing buses. One student was killed. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 5/24/12

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, second from left, Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, second from right, and Senator Dean Skelos, center, unveiled a streetscape project in Oceanside along Long Beach Road between Tilrose Avenue and Poole Street. The town partnered with Senator Skelos, who provided the majority of funds on the town’s latest streetscape project, which were supplanted by monies from the federal government.

Murray, Santino and Skelos reveal Oceanside beautification

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Anthony J. Santino unveiled the township’s latest streetscape beautification project in downtown Oceanside. The project includes the … more

4/18/12

A state government that actually works

With everything that has been going on in New York lately, it’s almost hard to remember that, just 24 months ago, we were the laughingstock of the country. more

4/5/12

With the check from FEMA are, from left,Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy, County Executive Ed Mangano, Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission Richard Gardner and Sen. Charles Schumer.

Local fire departments slated for grant

The Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead fire departments were among 71 county fire departments that will collectively receive more than $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for … more

3/7/12

Schumer secures fire department funds

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced earlier this week that he had successfully secured over $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 71 Nassau County Fire … more

2/29/12

A veto by Cuomo may save redistricting

Looking at the current New York state government, you could almost forget that until recently it was an ineffective embarrassment, a decidedly non-functional democracy. more

2/9/12

The shape of the 21st Assembly District is changing drastically, but Oceanside's representation within the district would remain the same.

Redistricting changes little for Oceanside and Island Park

Under the proposed redistricting maps for New York State, some Oceanside residents may find themselves with a new district in the Assembly. The maps, released late last month, are based on data … more

Alex Costello | 2/8/12

Scouts Tim O’Leary, far left, Kyle Kravit, Brian Harding and Jack Miller met with Senator Charles Fuschillo, center, to discuss their plans for the Food Factor competition.

Boy Scouts take part in Food Factor competition

Local Boy Scouts are competing as a team in the First Lego League’s Food Factor competition and met with Senator Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick) to discuss their project. more

2/6/12

Cuomo vetoes Brady Bill

“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would … more

Lee Landor | 1/11/12

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