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Christie? Trump? Cruz? I hit mute, or change the channel.

I believe that the television remote control is one of mankind’s greatest inventions since the electric light bulb. It is the only instrument I know of . . . more

7/8/15

Rev. J. Christopher Ballard, the rector at Trinity-St. John’s Church in Hewlett, said that the faith leaders can decide themselves whether to marry a same-sex couple. Ballard, right, is with senior church warden Diane Carman at his February reception.

Same-sex ruling creates more questions

A 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last week made same-sex marriage legal throughout the nation. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/1/15

Kulanu’s Parent Advocacy & Resource Center (PARC) organized a one-day conference to introduce the nationally-known Wrightslaw program. At left, Wrightslaw creator Peter Wright, with PARC Director Amy Eisenberg.

Serving as the GPS to special-needs families

To improve the advocacy skills and knowledge of parents and teachers of special-needs children, Kulanu’s Parent Advocacy & Resource Center (PARC) hosted its first Wrightslaw conference JFK Airport Hilton in Jamaica on May 14. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/27/15

In national politics, it's all about the money

If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more

5/7/15

A State Supreme Court Appeals judge dismissed the claims for former Atlantic Beach residents Ruth and Seymour Radow, which allow the Atlantic Beach Club to legalize several existing structures.

Court denies Atlantic Beach residents’ appeal

An appellate judge in an Aug. 6 ruling dismissed claims by Atlantic Beach residents that a beach club’s town-approved expansion threatened property values. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/22/14

Lawrence resident and obstetrician Dr. Lawrence J. Levitan will serve jail time, perform community service and be on probation for his theft of patient insurance money.

Lawrence doctor sentenced for insurance theft

Dr. Lawrence J. Levitan, 58, of Auerbach Lane, Lawrence was sentenced to six months in jail, five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service on May 29 for stealing $267,000 from Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan as he deposited the insurance checks of 706 patients into his personal bank account. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/30/14

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

Supreme Court Judge John M. Galasso was re-elected on Tuesday.

Election results for judgeships

John M. Galasso, Arthur G. Pitts, David T. Reilly, Hope S. Zimmerman won the four seats for Supreme Court judge defeating three other candidates in Tuesday's election. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/5/13

When insanity reigns in Washington

So let me get this straight. The Republican-led House of Representatives voted more than 40 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a.k.a. Obamacare, but failed to do so. more

10/17/13

DOMA’s repeal draws cheers on Long Island

Last week, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and Long Island residents seemed particularly pleased by the decision. more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/8/13

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