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Schools react to new state test standards

Just a few weeks ago, New York State released the results of its 2010 English/Language Arts and Math state exams for grades 3-8, and many were shocked. The state decided to raise the passing score … more

Alex Costello | 8/25/10

Train service on most lines was suspended on Monday.

Commuters still coping with limited LIRR schedule

While crews continue to work on the damaged Long Island Rail Road switching station at the Jamaica Station, commuters have to deal with a limited schedule through at least Friday. more

Mike Caputo | 8/23/10

Harvey Weisenberg, left, is squaring off against challenger Jeff Toback in the Democratic primary on Sept. 14.

Talking with Jeff Toback and Harvey Weisenberg

Harvey Weisenberg, the incumbent representative for the 20th State Assembly District, is being challenged this year in a Democratic Primary by Jeff Toback, former Nassau County legislator. The Herald … more

8/18/10

State raises standards, but who’s going to pay?

In a move that has confounded local school officials and is bound to confuse and upset many parents, State Education Department leaders recently announced that they were raising the raw scores that determine proficiency levels on the standardized tests taken by students in third through eighth grades. more

8/12/10

The USGS will be installing a water monitor on the pier at Masone Beach.

USGS to study Island Park waters

Visitors to Masone Beach in Island Park will soon encounter a new piece of technology on the dock as a recent agreement was signed between the United States Geological Survey and the New York State … more

JUSTIN SACHS | 8/11/10

20th AD primary race heats up

Former Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback has entered the Democratic primary against state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, vying for the seat Weisenberg has held for two decades. Toback, who … more

Alex Costello | 8/4/10

New York state bans drop-side cribs after infant deaths

State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. announced last Friday that legislation banning dangerous drop-side cribs in New York state has been signed by Gov. David Paterson. more

David Weingrad | 8/3/10

Long Island Bus must be saved

Economists tell us that the Great Recession of recent years is over. The economy is growing again, albeit ever so slowly. Long Island’s jobless rate has dropped to below 7 percent. Housing prices in a number of area neighborhoods are starting — mind you, starting — to creep up. And we hear anecdotal evidence that people are beginning to spend again. more

7/30/10

Perhaps the Boss should’ve been governor

The passing of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner brought to mind two words: tough love. Steinbrenner succeeded in the world of sports because he wasn’t willing to follow the traditional ways of all the other team owners. He spent money, but he dished out lots of tough love to his managers, his players and his very limited partners. more

Jerry Kremer | 7/30/10

The Merrick Madness, pictured here after winning the Long Island softball championship in the 12-year-old division last week, has won the New York State Softball Championship.

Merrick Madness wins state softball championship

Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 11:29 p.m. Merrick’s 12-year-old Williamsport softball team, a.k.a. the "Merrick Madness," has won the New York State Softball Championship, defeating Garden City South 13-6 in Canastota, N.Y. on July 28, according to Bill Haddad, president of the Canastota Little League. more

David Weingrad | 7/28/10

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