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It’s time to get real about Russia

Given all the controversy about Russia today, maybe it’s time for a reality check. more

8/3/17

Nassau County Industrial Development Agency board members voted, 3-2, against granting iStar Financial a 20-year, $109 million tax break.

Nassau IDA votes down iStar tax break

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency last Thursday denied iStar Financial’s request for $109 million in tax breaks to build two oceanfront towers — two days after the Long Beach Board of Education voted against supporting the potential developers of the city’s Superblock. more

By Ben Strack | 7/28/16

Thoughts from abroad: a brave new world?

It took 240 years, but it went around and now it’s come around. Britain has declared its independence from the European Union, deciding to go it alone. In the same way that our cheeky American Colonies . . . more

7/6/16

The ‘Brexit’ vote was a clear response to immigration

Not long after Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23, other European countries called for independence votes to decide their fate in the E.U. One of the main sticking points . . . more

6/30/16

City Manager Jack Schnirman announced at a press conference Thursday that the city will host the annual Pride Parade and Pridefest next year.

Long Island PrideFest coming to Long Beach

City officials announced Thursday that Long Beach is set to host the LGBT Network’s 27th annual Long Island Pride celebration next year, an event that will include a 5K race on the boardwalk and … more

By Anthony Mitthauer-Orza | 6/10/16

Striking Verizon workers were in Malverne recently, picketing in front of a home being serviced by non-union workers on Morris Avenue West. From left were Ken Lerner of Coram, Edward LaChappelle of West Hempstead, Carlos Oscolava of Massapequa and a worker who declined to be identified.

Workers taking it to the streets

Is your Verizon service acting up? Perhaps your Internet connection is slow, or you hear crackling on your phone line? When you call for service, you may get more than just a technician visiting your home. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/9/16

Kaminsky’s election may be pivotal in fighting corruption

Voters in New York’s 9th State Senate district did something last week that the governor and the State Legislature have failed to do this legislative session: They stood up for the fight against corruption and the push for ethics reform . . . more

4/28/16

Jacobs: nothing illegal about $50K donation to County Democratic Committee

Though the State Senate returns on Thursday, the Nassau County Board of Elections has not yet counted the more than 4,000 absentee ballots and affidavits after last week’s special election for the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/27/16

Grumman’s toxic mess must be fixed now

Environmentally speaking, the mid-20th century was a terrible time. Government and industry experimented with all manner of chemicals . . . more

4/7/16

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Kaminsky’s ‘clean conscience’ pledge

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

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