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Opinions are mixed on on Governor Cuomo's desire to legalize pot.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities supporting the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and … more

By Laura Lane and Anthony O'Reilly | 1/8/19

Opinions are mixed on Governor Cuomo's desire to legalize pot.

L.I. reacts to Cuomo’s pot announcement

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities supporting the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and … more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Alyssa Seidman | 1/3/19

Molinaro challenges Cuomo for governor's seat

Two-term Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces a challenge from Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro on Election Day, Nov. 6. more

11/1/18

Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference in Long Beach in 2013, when he announced plans to protect the city’s industrial district.

FEMA OKs Long Beach flood protection project

Six years after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in Long Beach, the Federal Emergency Management Agency last week approved funding for the second phase of a $20 million plan to protect the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/18/18

Republican State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller is being opposed by Democrat Juan Vides 20th AD.

Juan Vides challenges Melissa Miller in the 20th Assembly District

For the third time in four years, the Assembly race in the 20th District is an open and contested battle, as Juan Vides, an Oceanside businessman, and incumbent State Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, a Republican and an Atlantic Beach resident, are the major party candidates. more

By Jeff Bessen and a href='mailto:arifilato@liherald.com'>Anthony Rifilato | 10/4/18

Now’s the time to get involved in the election

The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . . more

9/27/18

Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth shares concerns about potential marijuana legalization

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo gathers input from state residents about a potential regulated marijuana program in New York, Rockville Centre community members and local doctors are highlighting the dangers of such an initiative. more

By Ben Strack | 9/27/18

The Lynbrook Board of Education discussed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, which restores voting rights to individuals on parole.

Lynbrook BOE wary of sex offenders voting in schools

Lynbrook School District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak said she contacted the Fifth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that expanded the right to vote to individuals on parole, including those convicted of sexual offenses. more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/27/18

NYAW deal involves $1M for Sea Cliff district

As part of a complex deal now pending approval in State Supreme Court, New York American Water is offering to sell the Village of Sea Cliff its pumping station, at 325 Prospect Ave., with the sale … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 9/6/18

Danielle Cittadino leased her dog, Max, from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, but thought she was financing him. A new bill seeks to end the practice of pet leasing.

Andrew Cuomo bill would make pet leasing illegal

Baldwinite Danielle Cittadino thought she was buying her golden retriever, Max, from Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, she said. As it turned out, she later learned, she was leasing him. Now a bill on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk could make the practice of leasing pets illegal. more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/30/18