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The untold story of immigration
Last week, Donald Trump gave Americans a glimpse into a Trump presidency in his first foreign policy speech. He promised a “coherent foreign policy based upon American interests and the shared interests . . . more
Call for contract watchdog is mostly about politics
The Herald ran an editorial in the March 31-April 6 issue about Nassau County’s contracting process, “Nassau needs an independent watchdog.” While it properly brought attention to this important issue . . . more
Lift limits on child sex abuse claims
There is a bill now being considered in the State Senate’s Codes Committee that deserves public support. It would eliminate the statute of limitations that now prevents victims who are 23 or older from filing claims of sexual abuse . . . more
The N51, which originated at the intersection of Hewlett Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick and ran along Merrick Avenue through East Meadow, is being fully restored.
NICE bus routes are coming back
County lawmakers finalized a $3 million plan for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, using the money to restore nearly all of the routes that were eliminated in January. In an … more
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State should mandate GMO labeling
Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . . more
Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore
It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more
Mike Sosna, director of Long Island TRIO, and State Sen. Kemp Hannon celebrated Hannon’s resolution, which proclaimed Feb. 14 as Donor Day in New York.
State senator, volunteers celebrate Donor Day
State Sen. Kemp Hannon wants his constituents in East Meadow and beyond to know that Feb. 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day in New York anymore. Thanks to his State Senate resolution, it’s also … more
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At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.
Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts
County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more
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Our Fair Share President Patrick Nicolosi said he believed VLTs and Belmont Park are a perfect fit.
Dueling rallies converge on Belmont entrance
Hundreds of people gathered on Plainfield Avenue and marched to the main entrance of Belmont Park on Saturday, protesting Nassau Off Track Betting’s decision to house video lottery terminals in the … more
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Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, Nassau County commissioner of health, far left; Dr. Victor Politi, president and chief executive officer of Nassau University Medical Center, in East Meadow; Dr. Amgad Makaryus, NUMC’s chair of cardiology; and County Executive Ed Mangano reported on the hospital’s storm response.
A historic storm leaves lingering concerns
Early this week, East Meadowites and their elected leaders were worried about how last weekend’s historic winter storm would continue to impact the community. County Executive Ed Mangano … more
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