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N.Y. remains behind the times on early voting

In February, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he planned to include $7 million in his executive budget earmarked for early voting across the state. The provision would have allowed . . . more

4/5/18

March 26 tax vote will have lasting impact on Nassau

Editor's note: Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is a Nassau County legislator who represents the 3rd District. The former county executive, Ed Mangano, overhauled the tax system that … more

By Carrie Solages | 3/22/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

For Long Islanders, every vote counts

On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to decide who will best represent their interests in their districts, from Nassau County executive and county legislators to . . . more

10/5/17

Paying too much attention to the first 100 days

For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . . more

5/4/17

For the president, a make-or-break year

It’s been just five months since Election Day, but if you’re a Democrat, it has been an eternity. If you’re a Republican and a Trump supporter, you probably haven’t . . . more

4/13/17

I.P. schools seek bond for major repairs

The Island Park Board of Education made its case for a new bond to pay for major repairs and renovations at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School at its Nov. 28 … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/6/16

New York really, really needs early voting

Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . . more

11/17/16

Now the politics really begin

With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . . more

8/3/16

School district changing voting machines

The Rockville Centre School District will be using scanning-type voting machines for the first time for its budget vote in May. The machines, which voters should be familiar with from other … more

By Alex Costello | 3/2/16

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