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Sports party fundraiser
On March 4 from 7 p.m. to midnight, the Progressive School of Long Island will host its 12th annual Sports Party Fundraiser at Sportime Lynbrook on Merrick Road. Adults and children can enjoy a night of tennis, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and dodge ball. Tennis professionals will be available for instruction and pizza will be provided. The cost is $35 per person, or $75 per family. All proceeds will benefit a sister school in Caracas, Venezuela. For more information, contact (516) 868–6835. more
How many more indictments will it take
There were many surprises on Election Day across America, including an apparent upset in New York state’s 8th Senate District. Though ballots were still being challenged in court as the Herald went to press this week, Democrat John Brooks, an unknown candidate with limited resources, appears to have done the impossible, defeating Republican incumbent Sen. Michael Venditto. more
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Looking toward the future, we should learn from the past
Like all national elections, the 2016 campaign has highlighted the fact that there are a large number of Americans who are angry at their government and are desperately seeking an agent of change. Many of them . . . more
New York is one of only two states that prosecutes non-violent 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran, a Democrat from Baldwin, is calling on state lawmakers to change that.
Legislator wants state to ‘raise the age’
Flanked by fellow Democratic lawmakers and representatives of Long Island nonprofit groups on Monday, Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran, of Baldwin, called on the State Legislature to pass a measure that would “raise the age” of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. more
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Carpe diem cras. Seize the day tomorrow.
The Emanuel family –– including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel –– sure knows how to stir the pot. Rahm’s older brother, Ezekiel, recently published a hugely controversial essay, “Why I hope to die at 75,” in The Atlantic. more
We can't let Democrats take over the State Senate
Believe it or not, legislation has been submitted that would permit illegal aliens to vote in New York state. Bronx Sen. Gustavo Rivera has introduced a bill in the State Senate . . . more
Don't believe the hype — New York is a moderate state
At every turn, it appears that our state is being pushed further and further to the left. more
Bill aims to fix ‘pay-to-play’ contracts
Lisa Tyson, the Long Island Progressive Coalition’s director, has suggested a number of reforms to limit campaign contributions to elected leaders from companies that do business with the government. more
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Jerry Ross and Arnie Gruber entertained the crowd with old standards.
Seniors celebrate Valentine's Day
By Mary Malloy It really was “An Affair to Remember” last Monday at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing when the facility partnered with Village Taxi to host a luncheon with music, … more
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Apartment complexes, like this one in Long Beach, are a rarity in Nassau County. However, more and more young adults are leaving the area to places with more affordable rental housing.
The continuing exodus
Part two in a series, “Plugging the brain drain.” The lack of affordable housing on Long Island is forcing young adults to leave the area in droves. And as their population decreases and the … more
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