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It’s been a two-year tug of war between Assemblyman Brian Curran, a Republican from Lynbrook and Deputy Speaker Earlene Hooper, a Democrat from Hempstead, for whom should keep the vacant Armory … more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/12/18

Steven McDonald in his Malverne home last year.

Assembly passes bill to rename Southern State for McDonald

On June 21, the last day of the New York state legislative session, the State Assembly passed a bill to rename a section of the Southern State Parkway after Malvernite and New York City Police Det. Steven McDonald. The bill will now go to Governor Andrew Cuomo for review. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/21/17

Elected officials and concerned citizens called on the State Legislature to raise the age of responsibility. Outside the NCC on April 6 were, from left, County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin), Jenny Bencardino of Free Spirit, social workers Penny Siegmann-Beiner and Jen Beiner, and County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont).

State heard call to 'Raise the Age'

Cold, rain and wind did not stop Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages from hosting a news conference on April 6 outside the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, calling on the State Legislature to pass legislation that would raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. more

By Stephany Reyes | 4/13/17

Assemblyman Brian Curran gave residents in his district a brief snapshot of the 2017-18 state executive budget.

Assemblyman Curran hosts state budget snapshot talk

Residents visited the Oceanside Public Library on Feb. 23, where State Assemblyman Brian Curran outlined how the upcoming 2017-18 state executive budget could affect residents living in the 21st … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/28/17

New state law requires schools to test for lead

All New York state schools must now have their drinking water supply tested for lead contamination, according to legislation signed last month by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. New York is the first state in the country to institute a lead testing mandate for schools. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/18/16

The water in a sink at the Rhame Avenue School was found to have slightly-above-normal lead content.

Schools are getting the lead out

Traces of lead were found in the water flowing into a sink at the Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway after a round of proactive water testing earlier this month. more

By Nick Ciccone and Rossana Weitekamp | 6/29/16

Assemblyman Brian Curran thinks the 2100 signatures he presented on a petition to the governor’s office may have helped change the governor’s mind about his veto of a veteran’s benefits bill.

Petition may change Governor’s mind

Assemblyman Brian Curran is working to override Governor Andrew Cuomo’s veto of a veterans benefit bill that would provide military veterans who are enrolled in the public retirement system the … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 11/11/15

The city plans to install a 2,300-foot-long seawall along Reynolds Channel, as well as adjustable barriers and other initiatives along the bay.

Long Beach moves forward on protection plan

Nine months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to Long Beach and announced that the state would provide $13 million to fund flood protection measures for the city’s industrial district, the City Council … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/6/14

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, pictured at a press conference in Long Beach last November, approved a $12 million bond measure that allows the city to cover costs associated with Sandy and a 2011-12 deficit.

Cuomo signs Long Beach relief bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a $12 million borrowing measure last Friday to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar deficit that led officials to declare a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/24/14

The Reilly’s home in the Canals, like many in Long Beach, look fine on the outside, though inside, most homes are still under various stages of construction.

Residents feel shortchanged by NY Rising

Long Beach officials are working on behalf of residents who are fighting for money from NY Rising, the state agency tasked with distributing federal grants for Hurricane Sandy victims. The … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/19/14

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