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By any measure, America is sharply divided over the presidency of Donald Trump. Even in a so-called blue state like New York, I know quite a few people who are avid Trump supporters, but . . .
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10/19/18
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Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat.
The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/18/18
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Lawrence Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 Commander Syd Mandelbaum and Major Chris Komisarjervsky, of Atlantic Beach, were honored by Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) at the Cradle of Aviation during the United States Vietnam War Commemoration in Garden City for their service during that conflict.
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7/5/18
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been appointed as a special prosecutor by Governor Cuomo to lead an investigation into allegations that former State Attorney General Eric …
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By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins
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5/9/18
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The House of Representatives tax-reform bill was passed by a 227 to 205 vote on Nov. 16, paving the way for high-tax suburban regions like Long Island to be hit hard as the legislation would limit or eliminate deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes, while much of the rest of the country could see at least modest cuts in their federal tax bills, according to elected local leaders.
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By Jeff Bessen and Scott Brinton
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11/22/17
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Hewlett High School senior Rom Raviv, a member of National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula Section’s Generation Next, wrote a letter to federal, state and local officials to have them proclaim Oct. 11 as Day of the Girl Child in connection with the United Nations’ international day.
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10/20/17
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In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . .
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10/19/17
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Six Jewish institutions will receive a portion of $450,000 from the Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program to purchase equipment to aid in safeguarding their campuses.
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By Tyler Marko
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9/14/17
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Ten years ago, Howard T. Herber Middle School teacher Marguerite Izzo found herself in the office of U.S. Sen. Carolyn McCarthy and began recounting her observations stemming from the No Child Left Behind Act. As she was talking, McCarthy yelled for an aide to grab a notebook and start writing. “I couldn’t believe someone cared,” said Izzo, adding that this was the beginning of legislation to involve teachers in writing federal education policy. “The legislation was introduced two or three times, but never got off the ground,” Izzo said.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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7/27/17
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Maccabi karate team visits Woodsburgh
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Dr. Alex Sternberg and his wife, Ilyse, opened their Woodsburgh home to the U.S. Karate team on May 28 that will be competing in the world Maccabiah Games in July. Sternberg was behind making karate a part of the games in 1977. In contrast, karate will make its Olympic debut in three years.
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6/12/17
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