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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

It's time to unite before it's too late

The first federal government shutdown in 17 years has reached Week 2. The catalyst? The debt limit. The accelerant? Obamacare. more

10/10/13

Commission is best hope for a 'cleaner' New York

The state’s new Commission to Investigate Public Corruption has the potential to finally address, in an organized and effective manner, the illegal and unethical practices of too many elected public officials in New York. more

7/10/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

We need to change LIPA, but with care

The Long Island Power Authority is a nonprofit municipal electric utility that has operated in some capacity on Long Island for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember, LIPA has been about as popular as a root canal. more

6/13/13

LIPA faced a barrage of criticism for its response to Hurricane Sandy.

LIPA's future remains uncertain

It’s been five months since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the shores of Long Island, and the state government, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, continues the process of reworking its utility storm and preparation response. more

By David Weingrad | 3/27/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

The growth of algae in the bays is toxic to fish larvae and is severely impacting recreational use of the waterways, according to Dr. Larry Swanson. Fishing used to be popular in the waters near Bay Park.

South Shore bays are polluted

Research conducted by Stony Brook University and a nonprofit research group indicates that the South Shore’s Western Bays are polluted, and state officials acknowledged that implementation of … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/30/13

A chance for bipartisanship lost

Last year, Nassau County created the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission to draft new legislative maps for the next decade. more

1/10/13

The Democrat and Republican redistricting plans are very different.

Redistricting proposals unveiled

Nassau County’s 19 Legislative districts will be changing later this year, but no one knows yet how dramatic those adjustments are going to be. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/9/13

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