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Tax cap, ethics reform are high on the Cuomo agenda

With the inauguration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, New York state officially ended its brief but disastrous Spitzer era. Eliot Spitzer, the former attorney general, was elected governor in 2006 in a landslide and then entered office not to make friends in Albany, not even to govern, but to rule the land. He crashed and burned in one of the country’s most notorious sex scandals, after which he resigned and Lt. Gov. David Paterson assumed the state’s reins. more

1/10/11

Compromise, for a change

Well, I’m happy to report that not only did the Republican Party have another good week, but for once, President Obama prevailed and was also victorious. more

by Al D'Amato | 12/23/10

Can Obama recover from a shellacking?

In a last-ditch effort to draw voters to the polls before the midterm elections, President Obama stood before Democrats at a rally in Southern California and said, “If Latinos sit out the election … more

Al D'Amato | 11/12/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

Re-elect Skelos in the 9th Senate District

We endorse State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos for another term in the Senate. more

10/27/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Primary will determine Kemp Hannon's Democratic challenger

In Tuesday’s primary, two Democratic candidates are seeking the chance to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Kemp Hannon on Election Day in November. more

Mike Caputo | 9/8/10

Political correctness shouldn’t silence critics

All mosque, all the time. Since we’ve learned of the proposed building of a $100 million mosque and Islamic cultural center in close proximity to ground zero, the controversy has only become more widespread. more

Al D'Amato | 8/26/10

Derek Donnelly, left, president of the Merrick Gables Association, joined Pat Nicolosi, second from left, of Elmont, candidate for the 21st Assembly District, at the 'Fair Elections Now Rally' last week.

Civic leader, candidate question election process

Derek Donnelly, president of the Merrick Gables Association, teamed up with Pat Nicolosi, a Democrat from Elmont and candidate for the 21st District Assembly, to lead a rally in front of the Nassau County Board of Elections building in Mineola last Thursday to protest "unfair election practices by political parties." more

David Weingrad | 8/12/10

In two years, will it be Obama vs. Palin?

Let’s make believe it’s August 2012, just a few months before the next presidential election. More than likely, President Obama will be the Democratic Party’s candidate, seeking re-election. Who will lead the Republican Party ticket? more

Jerry Kremer | 8/12/10

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