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Pension reform is crucial to Albany’s legislative agenda

Before the fireworks are launched on the Fourth of July, Governor Cuomo and our leaders in Albany hope to have this year’s legislative session wrapped up. Still on the table are some very pressing issues, including the property tax cap, ethics reform and gay marriage. more

Al D'Amato | 5/26/11

Gary Contessa has been training Daughter of Winter Dreams in preparation for Opening Day.

Trainers, bettors await Belmont’s Opening Day

As the weather grows warmer and leaves begin reappearing, anticipation builds for Elmont residents — not only for spring, but for a new season at Belmont Park, which is marked by the bustling track’s Opening Day. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/26/11

Belmont Park Café patrons enjoy one of its recent simulcasting center updates: additional TVs.

Belmont Café upgrades simulcasting center

The New York Racing Association, Inc. recently announced several upgrades made to Belmont Park’s Belmont Café simulcasting center, which will be in place by Saturday, April 9, on Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial Day, Aqueduct Racetrack’s $1 million premier race, which has been a decades-long staple in Queens. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/5/11

Courtesy Chris Marolf The Silver Roots ensemble, with Maria Millar, Michael Haas and Shawn Wyckoff, performs at Hofstra on Sunday.

Echoing Voices

The story of American immigration unfolds on stage through the music of Silver Roots, an ensemble of three young New York City-based classically trained musicians, who have created a vibrant program that they'll present at Hofstra on March 27. more

Karen Bloom | 3/23/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. … more

3/17/11

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Musical journeys on Hofstra's stage and at Rock Hall Museum

It's a musical weekend. Top choices include a concert of beloved tunes from stage and screen at Hofstra University and a look back at entertainment from the Revolutionary War days at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence. more

4/21/10

You may be the cure for Albany’s ills

A year ago, Long Island legislators dismissed Albany as the home of a government not of the people, but of “three men in a room.” And that wasn’t the first time that criticism was leveled; it’s been a perennial complaint. But now we’re lucky if we can get that many in a room, and even luckier if we know which three they are. more

4/8/10

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