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Residents speak out on New York’s bail reform bill

Before the state’s $175.5 billion budget deal was completed last Sunday, constituents of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky held a demonstration outside his Rockville Centre office on March 26. Among the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/4/19

Amazon never really understood our region

Who’s to blame for Amazon’s sudden departure last Thursday? That was the big question as news of the tech giant’s decision to nix plans to locate its second headquarters in Long Island City filtered out to the public. more

2/22/19

State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, left at lectern, and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins announced that a package of tighter gun restrictions was passed by the State Legislature on Jan. 29.

Legislators tighten New York's gun laws

On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening … more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/7/19

Some New Year’s wishes for our leaders

As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island. more

1/4/19

In Albany, create a suburban State Senate caucus

How can voter-rich Long Island maintain its political influence in a State Senate chamber that will have an overwhelming number of New York City legislators next year? It will be a challenge that the Senate’s new Democratic leadership will need to master . . . more

By Kyle Strober | 12/20/18

Democrat Judy Griffin unseated Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election.

Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin in 21st Assembly District

Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach … more

11/7/18

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is seeking to renovate Hempstead Lake State Park, but residents are concerned about the environmental and historical impact.

Project to remove trees at Hempstead Lake State Park raise concerns

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery hosted an environmental review hearing at the Rockville Centre Public Library last week on a proposed $35 million project to rejuvenate Hempstead Lake State … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

Officials say no to federal gun funding

Local elected and school officials and parents joined the swelling chorus last week of those opposed to a proposal to use federal funds to arm classroom teachers, including in Franklin Square, Elmont … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/6/18

Local officials call for abatement boost

State Sen. Elaine Phillips and Assemblyman Edward Ra joined other local elected officials last week in calling on the State Legislature to bring property tax abatement levels for Long Island seniors … more

By Timothy Denton | 7/19/18

Hospital board Vice Chairman Tony Cancellieri at a rally on June 21 where he called on Blue Cross to relent in its negotiations with the hospital. The two parties later came to an agreement.

South Nassau, Blue Cross reach agreement

South Nassau Communities Hospital officials announced on June 29 that they had reached a contract agreement with the health insurance agency Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, ending an impasse in … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/5/18

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