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“This bar is what you spend on things that no one ever, ever needs.”
That line is from an episode of the TV comedy show “The Office,” but it can easily be applied to some of the real-life decisions Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control Albany are considering as part of this year’s state budget negotiations.
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By Steve Rhoads
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2/23/24
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First, the good news. Long Island has consistently been named one of the safest major metropolitan areas in the United States. And in recent years, Nassau County has repeatedly been named the safest county in the nation. Violent crime is down to levels that are among the lowest ever recorded. The Nassau County Police Department is second to none, and we are fortunate to have our law-and-order procedures under the leadership of Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and District Attorney Anne Donnelly, who are tough on crime and willing to enforce our laws to protect the public at the highest levels legally allowed.
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By Bill Gaylor
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2/23/24
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On Jan. 27, a New York City police lieutenant and an officer were trying to disperse a disorderly crowd outside a migrant shelter in Midtown Manhattan when they were viciously attacked by several people. After the melee, seven suspected assailants were arrested. Three were charged with felony assault and robbery. Of the seven, only one, who had a previous record of disorderly conduct, was held in lieu of $15,000 bail. All of the others were set free.
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By Howard Kopel
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2/23/24
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The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans.
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By Siela Bynoe
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2/23/24
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Long Island faces a growing crisis as noise and light pollution become more troublesome.
Noise pollution — characterized by unwanted and harmful sounds — and light pollution — …
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By Will Sheeline, Nicole Formisano, and Angelina Zingariello
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2/19/24
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Five years ago, Malverne Fire Department officials heaped lavish praise on Richard Bopp when he was sworn in as fire chief.
Bopp, a decorated member of the volunteer department, held the …
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By Bernadette Giacomazzo
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2/16/24
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You come back, and you help at home. That’s what Onix Salva learned from his coaches when he was an athlete at Malverne High School and that’s exactly what he’s doing today.
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/16/24
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The Malverne fire department is being hailed as heroes after an overturned vehicle saw the rescue of a mother and two young children.
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By Bernadette Giacomazzo
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2/16/24
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An intimate, celebratory dinner at Uva Rossa marked a new year for the Malverne Chamber of Commerce. And the board is ringing in 2024 with a new co-president: Elizabeth Krull.
“Here in …
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/16/24
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NYU Langone designed its new facility with a goal in mind: creating a one-stop destination for patients’ medical needs. The hospital, which has 32 specialties under one roof, makes the days of …
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/16/24
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