With the gridlock in Washington, and the latest scandal involving Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged meddling in the work of the commission he created to help root out corruption in Albany, it’s too easy to think that “government” — and government shenanigans — are something far away, either up the Hudson or down I-95.
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7/30/14
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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6/17/14
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The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward.
We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time.
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5/8/14
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Assemblyman Anthony Santino hosted at town hall meeting to address the problems cause by Superstorm Sandy on March 13 at the Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park.
Present at the meeting …
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3/19/13
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Hundreds of Island Park residents gathered at the Sacred Heart Church Parish Center — the only large building left with power and heat — on Nov. 8, the first public gathering since Hurricane …
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By Alex Costello
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11/16/12
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Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices.
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10/4/12
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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9/28/12
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In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts.
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9/27/12
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With 21 graded stakes worth $5 million, Belmont Park’s 2011 fall meet will showcase a stellar lineup of champions-in-the-making when it opens for its 37-day meet on Sept. 10. Grandstand admission will be free during opening weekend.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/9/11
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"Boy Meets World” was a great show.
Seriously, I looked forward to it every week. ABC’s T.G.I.F. lineup on Friday nights was awesome.
“Boy Meets World” was my favorite of those Friday night shows. One character in particular was special to me — and to most people in my age group — and that was Mr. Feeny.
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By Mitchell Hart Cooper
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3/29/11
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