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While there are many women advancing in the corporate world, the political world lags far behind when it comes to women advancing into high office. I have mixed feelings about Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s political style, but . . . more

3/13/20

Christa Farmer, a Hofstra University professor, discussed the science behind climate change on Long Island.

GOSR, Hofstra offer coastal sustainability seminars

Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/20/20

Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now

Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more

9/20/19

Congress must act to extend flood insurance

Long Islanders can empathize with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, which devastated the Bahamas and left extensive damage in parts of the Carolinas. Nearly seven years after Hurricane Sandy hit, fears of the next Big One are still palpable in communities like . . . more

9/13/19

New York prohibits guns for teachers, Rockville Centre Board of Education talks school safety

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans the arming of teachers in New York State on July 31 in an effort to protect students and teachers by keeping guns out of the classroom. more

By Jill Nossa | 8/22/19

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited the Madison Theatre at Molloy College on April 10 to speak about making a difference in one’s community and the world. Above, he first spoke with students.

Former Ohio governor John Kasich tackles divisiveness at Molloy College forum

Tackling divisiveness, disrupting the status quo, showing up for something you believe in and changing the world were just a few of the messages former Ohio Gov. John Kasich shared with a crowd of several hundred at Molloy College on April 10. more

By Ben Strack | 4/18/19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at a Long Island Association-sponsored rally at SUNY Old Westbury on Thursday to call for a permanent property tax levy cap and reduced state taxes for the middle class.

Cuomo touts tax measures at SUNY Old Westbury rally

With a host of Long Island Democratic politicos and two busloads of older adults from Rockville Centre’s Sandel Senior Center seated before him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at SUNY Old Westbury on … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/1/19

A number of elected officials said they have many concerns about recreational marijuana being legalized in New York, a move Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he would support.

Rockville Centre reacts to looming pot legalization

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities approving the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and tax this year. “I might be wrong,” Curran, a Democrat, said. “It would be interesting to see who might embrace this.” more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/3/19

Residents and members of the Citizens Advisory Committee gathered at East Rockaway High School on Dec. 12 for Living with the Bay’s open-house presentation.

Public discussions of Living with the Bay project continue

Roughly 50 residents filled East Rockaway High School’s gymnasium for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s open-house presentation on Dec. 12, at which GOSR representatives shared details … more

By Nakeem Grant | 12/20/18

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is seeking to renovate Hempstead Lake State Park, but residents are concerned about the environmental and historical impact.

Project to remove trees at Hempstead Lake State Park raise concerns

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery hosted an environmental review hearing at the Rockville Centre Public Library last week on a proposed $35 million project to rejuvenate Hempstead Lake State … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

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