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Inflation Reduction Act just the start for climate action

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is quite simply a big deal. This new law provides around $370 billion to combat the climate crisis, the largest investment our nation has ever made . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 9/8/22

Thoughts on saving the two-party system

Getting older has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the advantages is that having lived a long life, you’ve had an opportunity to see changes in the world around you . . . more

9/8/22

Why the heck should health care be affordable?

As election season heats up, we are once again hearing the same worn-out message parroted by Democrats hoping to get elected. You know it: “I support access to quality, affordable health care.” more

By Matthew Adarichev | 9/1/22

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned New York’s longstanding concealed weapons law last week.

Supreme Court rules against state gun law

State and local officials reacted swiftly, and angrily, to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 23 decision that invalidated New York State’s 111-year-old concealed carry law. more

By Reine Bethany | 6/30/22

Budget offers relief from cost of emergency medical service

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget offers savings for volunteer fire departments. The Emergency Medical Service Cost Recovery Act will help fire department ambulances recover the cost of … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/9/22

Congress must preserve quality local journalism

A free and diverse press is the backbone of a healthy and vibrant democracy. Yet social media and search engine giants like Facebook and Google are taking content from local newspapers . . . more

4/14/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

Glen Floors co-owner Michael Capobianco, far left, Henry’s Confectionery owner Joe Valensisi, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, BID Executive Director Patricia Holman, and Laura’s BBQ owner Lloyd Adams called on the Senate to pass the bill to revitalize restaurants and small businesses that have faced the financial effects of the pandemic.

House approves aid for restaurants, small businesses

There may still be hope for small businesses and restaurants that have struggled throughout the pandemic to receive federal aid. The House of Representatives’ $55 billion Relief for Restaurants … more

By Letisha Dass | 4/14/22

Let’s let New York Power Authority take on Con Edison

Amid new reports of almost half a million New Yorkers struggling to catch up with their electricity bills, Con Edison’s decision to request further increases of up to 20 percent from state regulators is a slap in the face. more

By Melanie D'Arrigo and Jonathan Soto | 4/7/22

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi comforted Galyna Semenkova, a Ukrainian-American, while she spoke of her daughter Kseniia Isaien’s inability to obtain a visa to leave Ukraine and come to live with her in Oyster Bay. At left was Semenkova’s daughter Jenya.

Ukraine refugees want to stay with U.S. relatives, but can't

Galyna Semenkova held a large posterboarded photo of her daughter Kseniia Isaien’s wedding last July 17 in Ukraine. The photo is typical — an exuberant bride with her new husband, … more

By Laura Lane | 3/17/22

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