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They're all in a huff over the president's executive orders

Time goes by quickly. We’re well into April, and there seems to be so much to do and so little time to do it. Except when you’re Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. more

4/17/14

Patti, Steven and Conor McDonald were recently inducted into Irish America magazine’s Hall of Fame, the first family in the publication’s history to receive the distinction.

A clan that stands together

Asked about their Irish heritage, the McDonalds — Patti, the mayor of Malverne, her husband, Steven, and their son, Conor — who were all recently inducted into Irish America … more

By Emily Webb | 4/8/14

The Nassau Pops honors the nation’s veterans at its gala concert next Sunday.

Nassau Pops salutes veterans

Maestro Louis Panacciulli lead his Nassau Pops in a “Tribute to the American Spirit" on April 13 to celebrate a milestone in the orchestra's history. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/2/14

In Albany these days, the talk is all about money

Somehow, some way, in the next week, New York state will have a new budget. Almost all of the details will remain out of the public eye until the very last moment, and that’s probably a good thing. more

3/27/14

What a special election in Florida means for Democrats

A special election in a congressional district in Florida shouldn’t concern New Yorkers. However, the election to fill the seat made vacant by the death of 40-year Republican Congressman Bill Young . . . more

3/20/14

The governor and the mayor face off over education

The relationship between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, continues to be shaky as they go head to head over education. more

3/13/14

'Socialize' New York's health system? Hmmm.

The Working Families Party is working overtime to bring “socialized medicine” to New York, arguing that we need a single-payer insurance system in which the government pays medical claims through “progressive taxes.” more

2/20/14

We have the right to call the president names. Should we?

We Americans are pretty lucky people. Whether you live in Bellmore, Brooklyn or Boston, you enjoy many rights and privileges that few other people on this planet can boast about. more

2/14/14

Central High School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich and the Board of Education will hear feedback from the public on the tentative 2014-15 budget on Feb. 11.

V.S. Central High School board explores budget options

This year’s budget talks have a much different feel than last year’s for the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education. There are no proposed layoffs, no student transportation debate and no athletic teams on the chopping block. In fact, the board is considering adding some items back. more

By Brian Croce | 2/10/14

We can have universal pre-K without raising taxes

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is right: All kids deserve to attend pre-kindergarten. more

1/31/14

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