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Newspapers don’t belong in state recycling bill

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state . . . more

4/1/21

With schedule cuts causing lengthy rides and crowded trains for Long Island Rail Road commuters, many riders complained, leading to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority deciding to return to its regular schedule.

LIRR reverses schedule cuts amid concerns

Oceanside resident Dennis Herman said he was frustrated when the Long Island Rail Road’s amended schedule caused his commute from Oceanside to Brooklyn to take longer than usual, and that he felt unsafe on crowded trains. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

State must provide greater municipal oversight

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount. more

2/11/21

East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill

Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders

A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more

2/11/21

The E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park will serve as an interconnection point for a new 2,500-megawatt offshore wind farm, which is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $26 billion green-energy plan.

Barrett plant in Island Park key to offshore wind farm

In his Jan. 13 State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined a $26 billion green-energy plan to increase solar and wind projects, including two offshore wind farms, one of which is slated to connect to the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/21/21

New legislation has been introduced that would enable special districts to recall elected officials in light of the recent controversy at Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7. Above, from left, Commissioner Pat Doherty, Co-chairman John Mannone, Chairman Austin Graff, attorney John Ciampoli, and commissioners Joseph Samoles and Ryan Hemsley.

Bill to allow special-district recall proposed by local legislators amid Oceanside sanitation controversy

State lawmakers are pushing for new legislation that would enable special districts to unseat elected officials for inappropriate conduct after an Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner made alleged racially charged Facebook posts. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

Residents have joined elected officials in speaking out against potential Long Island Rail Road rate hikes proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

LIRR riders in Oceanside, Island Park bemoan fare hike proposal

Many local residents and elected leaders say they are angry that transit officials are mulling a Long Island Rail Road fare increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Board of Commissioners has called for Ryan Hemsley, far right, to resign. Above, from left, Pat Doherty, Co-chairman John Mannone, Chairman Austin Graff, attorney John Ciampoli and Commissioner Joe Samoles.

Oceanside sanitation commissioner denies making racist posts after he doesn't show at meeting

Ryan Hemsley was absent on Nov. 4 from the first public meeting of the Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Board of Commissioners since he came under fire for alleged racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic Facebook posts last month. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/10/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, above voting early in Hempstead, was re-elected with 52 percent of the vote.

Dead heat between Judy Griffin, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in 21st A.D.

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/4/20

Dead heat between Judy Griffin, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in 21st A.D.

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. As of midnight on Tuesday, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for … more

By Scott Brinton | 11/4/20

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