For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . .
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4/9/15
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It’s been more than a year since the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced plans to conduct an aircraft noise study — known technically as a Part 150 — focusing on the communities surrounding John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports.
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By Vanessa Parker
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4/8/15
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At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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Citizens air concerns at political summit
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Several local elected officials took park in a political form at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere last Sunday.
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3/12/15
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I am far enough away from my teenage years, and smart enough, I hope, to realize that I have no clue what interests and entertains teenagers today.
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2/26/15
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More than 500 people are expected to attend an upcoming political summit hosted by Temple Hillel in North Woodmere on March 8, according to event organizers.
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By Vanessa Parker
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2/25/15
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Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago.
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2/5/15
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The ribbon was cut on Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library’s new first-floor teen space on Jan. 29, that was funded through $20,000 from State Sen. and Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R- Rockville Centre).
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By Vanessa Parker
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2/4/15
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State Sen. Dean Skelos, the Senate’s majority leader and one of the most powerful elected leaders in Albany, is refuting a story aired by WNBC on Thursday, reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet …
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By Alex Costello
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1/30/15
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Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000.
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By Brian Croce
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1/21/15
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