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After nearly 24 years in the village, Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard may be moving away.

After nearly 24 years living in the village and more than five years serving as trustee and deputy mayor, Nancy Howard may be moving on. The news came after her husband, David, recently accepted a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/22/17

Rockville Centre earned an A- open records rating. The average rating for villages on Long Island was a C.

Rockville Centre gets A-grade from Press Club of Long Island

The Village of Rockville Centre has been recognized for its transparency to the press. Government officials and agencies received an A- open records rating from the Press Club of Long Island — a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/22/17

Obamacare: the big ‘bait and switch’

Remember the promises President Obama made when he was first selling us the health care prescription that came to be known as Obamacare? Speech after speech, he promised . . . more

11/3/16

South Side students recognized at BOE meeting

The Rockville Centre Board of Education introduced the South Side High School student government officials and class presidents during its board meeting on Oct. 19, while also recognizing the … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 10/26/16

Ticket surcharge is just another revenue scheme

Nassau County is in a perpetual state of financial crisis. For decades, its expenses have outpaced its revenues. Elected officials tout the cuts they make to downsize county government. They insist . . . more

9/29/16

Clinton Foundation or personal bank account?

It should come as no surprise that Hillary Clinton and her family have become embroiled in yet another scandal. The Clinton email scandal is the gift that keeps on giving . . . more

9/1/16

Reclaim New York Executive Director Brandon Muir, left, and attorney Dennis J. Saffran discussed the New York Transparency Project on Tuesday in Mineola.

Elmont School District sued by transparency group

The nonprofit group Reclaim New York filed a lawsuit on June 7 in Nassau County Supreme Court against the Elmont School District for failing to comply with a Freedom of Information Law … more

By Steve Smirti | 6/15/16

Kaminsky and McGrath run for the State Senate

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), who for nearly a month remained silent on whether he would seek the vacant State Senate seat left open by former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, formally … more

By Jeffrey Bessen and Anthony Rifilato | 2/3/16

Obama’s speech ended as it began, with a dream

President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address on Jan. 12, and the race to replace him has tightened on both sides. Who would have believed that at this point in the race . . . more

1/21/16

Suspected terrorists shouldn’t be allowed to buy guns

Speaking about Thanksgiving weekend travel, President Obama warned jittery Americans to “be careful.” Somehow I don’t think that settled anyone’s nerves. We can do more, and it starts here at home. more

12/3/15

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