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"You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” That’s what Andrew Cuomo said in his victory speech last Tuesday, after he defeated his closest challenger, Republican Rob Astorino, by nearly 500,000 votes. more

11/13/14

Re-elect Curran to a third term in 21st A.D.

Republican Brian Curran is seeking re-election to a third term in the State Assembly’s 21st District, which includes Lynbrook, Rockville Centre and parts of Baldwin, East Rockaway, Franklin … more

10/30/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part II

Last week we highlighted some of the work we think the New York Senate and Assembly have left incomplete as they head toward the end of this legislative session on June 19. We said that … more

6/12/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part I

The State Assembly and Senate end their legislative sessions on June 19, and while there have been significant accomplishments, there are also important matters that were either left unaddressed or, … more

6/12/14

Long-time Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg has announced he will not seek a new term, but will retire at the end of his current term in December.

Weisenberg won’t seek re-election

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, a Democrat of Long Beach, issued a press release Monday morning that announced he will not be seeking re-election, and that he plans to retire at the end of his term in … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/28/14

Former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer has penned a new book.

Kremer pens Albany insider book

From his days as a cub reporter in Long Beach to the pinnacle of New York State politics as the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Jerry Kremer tells all. The sponsor of more than 250 … more

By Howard Schwach | 1/16/14

Odd-year elections don't get the respect they deserve

Election Day is officially behind us, and absent any real close races followed by recounts, the serious contests are over. more

11/7/13

One man can move legislative mountains

It’s been 24 years since I left state government, and the one thing that still holds true is that the legislative leaders make the biggest decisions, from the beginning of the session to its very end. more

6/20/13

Bill aims to fix ‘pay-to-play’ contracts

Lisa Tyson, the Long Island Progressive Coalition’s director, has suggested a number of reforms to limit campaign contributions to elected leaders from companies that do business with the government. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 6/13/13

Convoy of Hope is returning to the Town of Hempstead for the second straight year.

Volunteers bring hope, help to the needy

This Saturday, about 2,000 volunteers from local churches, businesses, organizations and social service agencies as well as elected officials will gather to help hundreds of local families at Hempstead’s second annual Convoy of Hope outreach. more

By Grace Poppe | 6/5/13

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