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LIRR, water quality top concerns in Malverne

Two state Assemblymen received a warm welcome in Malverne last month, where they held the village’s first town hall meeting in more than a decade. Some two dozens residents filled the … more

By Lee Landor | 6/8/11

What should schools cut if a tax cap passes?

Seventh-grade sports might have to be eliminated. The nine-period day might be reduced to eight. And teachers might have to be let go. After that, no one’s sure what might happen, but school districts will have to keep cutting. more

Scott Brinton | 6/2/11

Legislature weighs organ donation bill

The New York State Senate recently passed legislation that would, if passed by the Assembly and signed by the governor, require people to indicate on their driver’s license applications whether they wish to become organ donors. more

By David Weingrad | 5/19/11

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Clear Stream Avenue School students, from left, Alisha Victor, Jordy Diaz Mora and Pablo Pachucho worked together as a team to get Mora into a full set of goalie gear.

Islanders bring teamwork message to Clear Stream Avenue

Two members of the greater Islanders team visited Clear Stream Avenue School last week to talk about the importance of teamwork and doing well in school. Dina Tsiorvas, a.k.a. Dina the Arena Hostess, and mascot Sparky the Dragon held two assemblies on Jan. 14. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/11

Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper spoke before about 20 residents at a town meeting hosted by the East Meadow Public Library on Jan. 13.

Hooper: 'Prepare for the pain'

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper set the tone early at a recent town meeting by warning residents of the tough times ahead. “I want to prepare you for the pain that’s coming,” … more

By David Weingrad | 1/19/11

Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.

An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra

The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more

Andrew Hackmack with video by Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

Redistricting commission is a must

In 2004, New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the performance — or should we say the underperformance — of the New York State Legislature. The report’s first … more

11/12/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

Curran wins Assembly seat

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran was victorious in his race for New York State Assembly on Tuesday. After the polls closed, the Republican had a commanding lead on his challenger, Democrat Dermond Thomas of Valley Stream, though official numbers were not available as of press time. more

Herald staff | 11/4/10

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