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Concussions are not to be taken lightly. They have become a serious issue and have taken the national stage, especially after the National Football League recently decided to stiffen penalties for … more

11/12/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

The West Hempstead school district's math department is devising a plan to increase state test scores.

W.H. math department devising new formula for success

In response to a drop in scores on last year’s state math exams, the math department at the West Hempstead school district is working with teachers and school administrators to devise a plan … more

Nakeda Ellis | 11/10/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

The NAACP state conference honored Lakeview activist Hazel "Scottie" Gourdine-Coads.

NAACP state conference honors Lakeview activist

The New York State National Association for the Advancement of Colored People honored a local activist during its 74th Conference in Rochester on Oct. 10, bestowing upon her its highest … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

Franklin Square Republican Ed Ra won the 21st Assembly District seat with 52 percent of the vote over challenger Pat Nicolosi, a Democrat from Elmont, who received 42 percent of the vote.

Republicans take four of five state seats representing Malverne and West Hempstead

Republicans won four of the five state Legislature seats in the districts encompassing Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead on Tuesday night. Two of those seats were taken by newcomers running in … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

The illusion of reform: What happened to change we can believe in?

As I’ve mentioned in my four prior columns, our state authorities and agencies are not sufficiently accountable to the public. In the past decade alone there have been multiple reports by the state Comptroller’s office, governors’ commissions and public sector watchdog groups about this. Efforts to legislate greater accountability by officials who have focused their attention on authorities have met with limited success. more

Hal Peterson | 10/27/10

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper is being challenged for her 18th Assembly District seat by retired cop Derek Partee.

Race for the 18th Assembly District seat

Albeit quietly, the race for the 18th Assembly District seat, currently held by Hempstead Democrat Earlene Hooper, is on. The 22-year incumbent is facing Republican challenger Derek Partee, a retired … more

Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Pat Nicolosi, Democrat, and Ed Ra, Republican.

Ra, Nicolosi battle for Alfano’s Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

The debate hall at Hofstra about an hour before the event began.

Hofstra hosts first gubernatorial debate

The David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University was the site for the first gubernatorial debate of the 2010 election.Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Carl Paladino were … more

Mike Caputo | 10/18/10

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