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Dust and noise generated by New York Recycling has angered some Inwood residents.

George Bopp bought his Davis Avenue home in 2007, eight years after he began looking for a house, because he was attracted to what was known as a quiet neighborhood in Inwood. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 5/19/11

MTA should take over track maintenance

To the Editor: Following a number of significant Long Island Rail Road service disruptions and cancellations caused by Amtrak maintenance recently, I am calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to explore taking over maintenance of the rails in and out of Penn Station and the East River tunnels. more

5/16/11

Tough choices, big decisions loom in 2012

The year 2012 seems very far away. We still have to get through the next eight months and survive a shaky economy, high unemployment and the early stirrings of the next presidential campaign. But one thing is for sure: 2012 will be a year of accountability for lots of people. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/12/11

The Fireman’s Association of New York State held a statewide recruitment drive in April. Five Towns’ fire departments such as Woodmere seek members year round.

Recruiting and retaining its volunteer corps

Recruiting and retaining members has become more difficult for volunteer fire departments in the last several years for a variety of reasons. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/28/11

State cracks down on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more

David Weingrad and Chris Engelhardt | 4/6/11

Legislators take on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill. The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol. more

By David Weingrad | 4/6/11

On legislators behaving badly

This is about the good, the bad and the ugly. It isn’t fiction, as we get enough fiction from politicians these days. It deals with the New York State Legislature, the ethical crises it currently faces and the need to deal with them. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/23/11

The Nassau County Unprotected Woodlands Taskforce discussed plans for an upcoming “Envirothon” at a meeting on Monday. The group is headed by Legislator Norma Gonsalves, at head of table, and Legislator David Denenberg, at right. At the Envirothon, the task force will announce a plan to allow fishing at Mullener Pond in North Merrick, where it has been prohibited. Clockwise from left were Brian Foley, deputy regional director, New York State Department of Parks; Gonsalves; Donald Hohn, planner, county Planning Commission; Heidi O’Riordan, aquatic biologist, state Department of Environmental Conservation; Brian Schneider, hydrogeologist, county Department of Public Works; and Denenberg.

State eyes fishing at Mullener Pond

Shaped like a footprint, Mullener Pond abuts the Meadowbrook Parkway amid a stand of oaks and maples just south of Jerusalem Avenue in North Merrick. It is a quiet place, hemmed in by a six-foot … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/11

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

Lever voting machines, like the one being used by Ellie Coppola of Valley Stream, will be back for this year’s village elections.

Lever voting machines are back — for now

Local officials are hailing a decision by the state that will allow the use of mechanical lever voting machines in the upcoming village elections. Residents of several local villages, including Valley Stream, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst and Malverne will be electing a mayor and trustees on March 15. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/2/11

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