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Ford with Patrick Mullaney, who replaced her in the legislature.
Denise Ford honored for decades of service
Explore Denise Ford's legacy of community service and leadership, honored during Women's History Month. Learn about her impactful contributions and enduring dedication. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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Antisemitism in our schools is way too common
In May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity . . . more
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Over 50 Long Island residents gathered outside Anthony D’Esposito’s office Aug. 10 to voice concerns dressed as clowns.
Why was this protest held in front of D’Esposito’s office?
Over 50 Long Islander community members representing various organizations, community groups, union members and supporters staged a symbolic circus display outside Representative Anthony … more
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Lifelong Long Beach resident makes life-saving donation to the city
Harvey Weisenberg, a former lifeguard, coach, policeman, assemblyman and always Mr. Long Beach was honored at City Hall Monday for yet another donation to the city. He gave $20,000 for AEDs, or … more
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It’s time for our energy to go public
Most Long Islanders are rightly confused about who is responsible for our ever-rising electricity bills. We get our electric bills from PSEG, yet there's also the Long Island Power Authority, as well as National Grid. Who does what? more
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Nassau County's new legislative district maps were adopted in February 2023.
How to sign up for legislative emails, amid census-driven change
Following the census conducted every 10 years, changes have been made to Nassau County Legislative District boundaries, effective Jan. 1. more
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Where’s the county’s plan for opioid settlement funds?
Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with . . . more
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Your voice is more important now than ever
It’s likely the eve of the destruction of Roe v. Wade — an act likely to be met with cheers or outrage, depending on which side of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court abortion case people land on. And what comes next could very well be up to your state legislator. more
An inauguration like no other
I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more
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