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New York state, like the rest of the nation, needs money to run the government. The state is very good at collecting taxes, fees, fines and miscellaneous dollars, but when it comes to money from gambling, it’s a dismal failure. more

Jerry Kremer | 5/26/11

Vote for Curran in the 14th Assembly District

It’s not often that you have a couple of promising newcomers vying for a longtime incumbent’s seat. But that’s the case in the 14th Assembly District, where, after a decade in office, Republican … more

Herald editorial staff | 10/27/10

Chuck Schumer, left, is facing challenger Jay Townsend.

Roundup: Two races for U.S. Senate

Schumer-Townsend New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer, is running for his third six-year term this November. The Democrat from Brooklyn is being challenged by Republican Jay Townsend, … more

10/27/10

George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

Jeff Brauchler of Long Beach grabs his pumpkin.

It’s the great kayak race, Charlie Brown

Beautiful weather last weekend brought out over 70 paddlers from Island Park, Oceanside, Long Beach and Rockville Centre for Empire Kayak’s 10th Annual Great Pumpkin Kayak Race. This unique … more

10/6/10

First place finisher William Frederic, left, with second place Rocco Sinisi, who finished just three seconds later.

Oceanside shines at South Nassau’s 5K

The outstanding efforts of Oceanside residents Tommy Hannon and Payton McMahon highlighted South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 19th Annual “Communities for a Cure” Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk … more

9/29/10

Island Park cancels annual mile swim

For the first time in nearly 70 years, the Village of Island Park had to cancel its annual Labor Day Mile Swim due to lack of participation. The race, a village tradition, dates back to the … more

Alex Costello | 9/15/10

State awarded $700 million in education funding

Last week, New York state won nearly $700 million in federal Race to the Top money, which will be used by the state for education. The goal of Race to the Top is to encourage states to reform … more

Alex Costello | 9/1/10

Weisenberg isn't entitled to his own facts

To the Editor: Twenty-one-year incumbent Harvey Weisenberg wants to get the facts right about state aid for our schools, and boasts that since he took office in 1989, "aid to our local schools … more

8/25/10

Putting NY on a clear path to fiscal stablility

In order to put New York on a clear path toward fiscal stability and ease the burden of high property taxes on Long Islanders, Assemblyman Bob Barra suggests freezing school … more

Anthony Bottan | 2/18/10

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