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Challenges ahead for Valley Stream schools
Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more
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Dr. Larry Swanson, of Stony Brook University, said that high levels of nitrogen in the South Shore’s bays could be fueling the growth of potentially devastating algae, which robs saltwater of oxygen when it rots, killing marine life.
Study: South Shore bays are polluted
Research conducted by Stony Brook University and a nonprofit research group indicates that the South Shore’s Western Bays are polluted, and state officials acknowledged that implementation of a yet-to-be designed plan for combating the problem may take more than a decade to carry out. more
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Binding arbitration leads to higher taxes
We all know the high price we pay for living in Nassau County. There’s always a lot of talk about the blame game, but did you ever think that one person could singlehandedly drive up our taxes? more
Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting
Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more
Romeo and Juliet
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents its sumptuous production of the classic ballet at Tilles Center next month. more
It's time for some honesty about Social Security
Last week, Governor Cuomo gave his third State of the State address, and touched on many of the major issues facing our state — Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery, job creation and economic growth, and gun control. more
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, center, spoke at a recent bipartisan task force meeting on Hurricane Sandy recovery in Freeport.
Senate task force reviews Hurricane Sandy damage
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined other members of the New York State Senate’s bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy Recovery at a roundtable meeting recently to speak with local officials, business leaders and residents about progress –– or the lack thereof –– in rebuilding Long Island after the storm. more
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State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, displayed a transdermal alcohol-monitoring device at a recent news conference, which convicted drunk drivers would be required to wear under legislation he sponsored if they do not install ignition interlocks in their cars as required by Leandra’s Law.
Legislators, D.A. want DWI law upgraded
On Dec. 30, one day before one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice called for swift passage of a new law to close a legal loophole that Fuschillo said allows convicted drunken drivers to escape the mandatory ignition interlock requirement of Leandra’s Law. more
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A new day in Albany begins with Senate rules
A new coalition of leaders in the New York State Senate is making its resolutions for change in the new year. more
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A new coalition in Albany
For years, the political atmosphere surrounding our State Senate could only be described as puzzling. New Yorkers have seen coups, broken promises and plenty of corruption. more
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