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Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo put forward a bill that would help combat sexual assault on college campuses across New York. The bill, part of the governor’s Enough is Enough initiative, would make all colleges in the state, which enroll some 1.2 million students, comply with initiatives the governor instituted at SUNY schools last year, including setting up a statewide definition of affirmative consent and creating a Bill of Rights for victims and survivors of sexual assault. more

By Alex Costello | 3/4/15

So much for sunlight

"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

What wasn't in the State of the State

One thing that can be said about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State speech on Jan. 21 was that he didn’t shy away from most of the hard issues. more

1/29/15

Hundreds arrived at Carle Place High School on Jan. 17 to oppose Nassau OTB’s plan to establish a gaming facility in the Source Mall.

Gaming parlor opposition continues

Hundreds of residents attended a Carle Place Civic Association last week as a continued show of opposition against a proposed gaming facility in Westbury. more

By David Weingrad | 1/28/15

Nassau County drivers can now return to the roads, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted the travel ban effective at 7:30 a.m. MTA service is set to resume at its normal schedule at 8 a.m.

Cuomo opens Nassau roads

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday morning that he has lifted Nassau County's travel ban, effective at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and that MTA service will continue on its regular schedule … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/27/15

Gov. Cuomo announced at a press conference Monday afternoon that a travel ban throughout Long Island and other snow-effected counties would take effect at 11 p.m. on Monday

Cuomo to close roads

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference late Monday afternoon that a travel ban would take effect in all counties effected by the snowfall, including Nassau County, at 11 p.m. tonight. … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/26/15

Gov. Cuomo said state officials were discussing the possibility of closing roads.

State threatens travel ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference early Monday afternoon that the Long Island Rail Road, New York City Subway System and the Metro-North train line would begin suspending service … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/26/15

Governors must reject LNG proposal

It’s time for both Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie to step up and put an end to Port Ambrose, the proposed liquefied natural gas terminal that Liberty Natural Gas LLC is looking to build 19 miles off the coast of Jones Beach. more

1/22/15

Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver was arrested Thursday on federal corruption charges and accused taking millions in graft.

Sheldon Silver charged with fraud and extortion

Sheldon Silver, the longtime leader of the Democratically-controlled state Assembly was arrested on several federal corruption charges on Jan. 22,according to the FBI. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/22/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

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