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State deserves praise for passing gun measures
The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence. more
The state of New York state is sound. Let’s keep it that way.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . . more
I’m committed to fixing Nassau’s tax-assessment system
Recently, I gave the order to post online tax-impact notices using last year’s tax levy and the new assessed market values for property owners across Nassau County. Throughout my first 11 months in office . . . more
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Message to New York legislators: Do no harm
For many years, New York state government has been divided between the two major parties. Neither Assembly Democrats nor Senate Republicans . . . more
Lawmakers must address corruption in their ranks
With the reconviction of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and the sentencing of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in July, we are left with the lingering question . . . more
Advocacy groups make last-minute push for senate to expand voting rights
Editors note: The state's legislative session ends on June 20 and the Herald will be releasing a follow-up story on the state of voting reform in our next edition.  As the state legislative … more
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Politically speaking, it’s a new day in Nassau County
To say that Nassau County experienced a seismic shift in its often conservative political landscape on Nov. 7 would be an understatement. more
Let’s not mess with the state Constitution
Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more
Once again, Albany fails to address corruption
The question is often asked of middle-school students in social studies classes: How does a bill become a law? Well, in New York, in too many cases, it doesn’t. more
Norma Gonsalves delivered a speech at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum's ribbon cutting in Uniondale on March 31.
Norma Gonsalves will not seek re-election this November
After serving on the County Legislature for 20 years, Norma Gonsalves, Nassau’s presiding officer, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-election this November. more
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