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Courage is too rare a commodity these days

One of my all-time favorite books was written by the late President John F. Kennedy in 1956, four years before he became president. The book, “Profiles in Courage” . . . more

8/11/22

Vote for Assemblyman Charles Lavine

New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine is committed to serving his constituents. As chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Election Law, he is working to add early-voting sites to the … more

10/27/20

The Herald endorses Assemblyman Dave McDonough for re-election.

Re-elect Dave McDonough in the 14th Assembly District

In the race to for the State Assembly seat in the 14th District, longtime Assemblyman David McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick, faces not one but two challengers: Kevin Gorman, a Democrat … more

10/27/20

Parkway Elementary School students participated in the Toys for Tots drive sponsored by Assemblyman Tom McKevitt.

McKevitt, kids collect Toys for Tots

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt partnered with East Meadow School District students this holiday season to collect gifts for children in need. McKevitt, a Republican from East Meadow, sponsored local … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/7/16

At press time, the New York State Board of Regents was poised to place a four-year moratorium on the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers’ classroom performance. Above, English teacher Laura Sheridan worked recently with senior Malik Daniels in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Meadowbrook Alternative Program.

State task force: Overhaul Common Core

In its final report, issued Dec. 10, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force called on the state to place a four-year moratorium on the use of students’ state test scores to evaluate … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/16/15

What will replace the Long Beach Medical Center?

Laozi, a Chinese philosopher in the 6th century B.C., is credited with the saying, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” That easily sums up the ongoing effort to provide the residents of the City of Long Beach . . . more

4/17/15

It's long past time we legislators cleaned up our act

It has been a momentous month in Albany. The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver, the former Assembly speaker . . . more

2/26/15

Put an end to gerrymandering in November

An important item will be on the ballot in November, the passage of which would do more to benefit New York state government in the future than any individual we elect. more

7/16/14

It's Obamacare (and the economy), stupid!

In 1992, Democrats around the country cruised to victory with a simple campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, this November, Republicans are looking to recapture that spirit with the slogan, “It’s Obamacare, stupid.” more

5/8/14

Harvey Weisenberg: not just another politician

These days there is so much media attention focused on national politics that some local happenings go unnoticed. That very much applies to the case of State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg . . . more

5/8/14

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