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Do Democrats need a charismatic presidential candidate?

Five decades ago, New York City had a charismatic mayor named John V. Lindsay. He had movie-star appeal, but made more than his share of mistakes, including . . . more

1/11/19

Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

Freeporter Sherri Wolf, vice president of Friends of Freeport, talked about her post-Superstorm Sandy experience.

Short-term flood insurance expansion is expiring

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited Freeport on Monday to announce the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for 10 years. Gillibrand’s … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/6/17

Debra Orena’s bungalow was knocked off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy.

Elected officials help Bay Park Sandy victim acquire permit to rebuild

A Bay Park resident who has been waiting to rebuild her home since it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 recently received some help from state Sens. Todd Kaminsky and Kirsten Gillibrand. more

By Michael Smollins | 2/8/17

Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood

House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more

1/26/17

Repeal and replace the ACA? Not so fast, Mr. Trump.

In his news conference last Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act quickly and simultaneously. Even without a new president, Congress last week . . . more

1/19/17

Federal dollars for ERFD

By Mary Malloy mmalloy@liherald.com The East Rockaway Fire Department is one of two departments in Nassau County that have received federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s … more

By Mary Malloy | 9/7/16

Superdelegate process is a sham and a shame

Republicans and Democrats in New York state will hold their presidential primaries on April 19. It has been some time since candidates on either side orchestrated fierce campaigns in New York. more

4/8/16

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath, left, and U.S. Rep. Peter King. Courtesy Marcus Povinelli

U.S. Reps. King and Rice back — who else? — McGrath and Kaminsky

U.S. Rep. Peter King announced his support for Republican candidate Chris McGrath on Monday in the race for the 9th Senate District seat, the same day that Congresswoman Kathleen Rice threw her … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/8/16

Flooding on Long Beach Road near Village Hall in Island Park after Aug. 20 overnight thunderstorms.

I.P. Village to get $1.8 million drainage study grant

Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Kathleen Rice today announced that the Village of Island Park has been awarded a $1,800,000 federal grant to fund the first phase of … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/1/15

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