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The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill. The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol. more

By David Weingrad | 4/6/11

Senate OKs job tax credit, 2% state spending cap

In one of its first orders of business in the new legislative session, the State Senate passed the Job Creation and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2011 on Jan. 19. Supporters of the three-part plan say it will encourage the creation of new private-sector jobs with a tax credit, ensure fiscal responsibility with the enactment of a 2 percent state spending cap and require a two-thirds “super-majority” vote to increase taxes if the Assembly, and then voters, approve a constitutional amendment. more

Judy Rattner | 1/26/11

Lester Wilensky, center, chatted with Mayor Mary Bossart and former village Trustee Gregory Rinn after a Veterans Day ceremony in the Recreation Center.

In memoriam - Lester Wilensky

Many from the Rockville Centre community are mourning the loss of Lester Wilensky, 85, who died on Dec. 18 from complications of a fall. The highly decorated World War II veteran was active in a … more

12/22/10

Back on Top

Long Island’s nine senators will become part of the Republican majority in the New York State Senate next month, and as their leader, Sen. Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre is expected to have their … more

Judy Rattner | 12/8/10

Sen. Dean Skelos will return as his party's leader when the new legislative session begins in January.

Skelos to lead GOP in Senate

Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) will return to the State Senate as the leader of his party — his colleagues elected him to that position at their reorganizational meeting Monday afternoon — but whether he returns as Senate majority leader is still up in the air, with a Republican majority hinging on two races that have yet to be decided more than a month after the election. more

Judy Rattner | 12/1/10

Johnson is the choice in 7th Senate District

Voters in the 7th Senate District should be happy that they have two candidates that are extremely passionate about the district and want to effect positive change in Albany. The Herald endorses … more

10/26/10

Incumbent Sen. Kemp Hannon, left, faces Francesca Carlow on Election Day.

Francesca Carlow aims to unseat Kemp Hannon

It has been 21 years in the state Senate for Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), and his challenger, Francesca Carlow (D-Plainview), aims to be the first to unseat the longtime incumbent. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/13/10

George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum at the East Meadow Public Library.

Candidates speak out at East Meadow Library

The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidate Forum on Wednesday at the East Meadow Public Library. Several candidates running for local seats in the state Legislature were on … more

Mike Caputo | 9/30/10

In search of ‘real jobs’ at East Meadow H.S.

News blurbs and fliers announced that there would be “real jobs” available at East Meadow High School on Aug. … more

Mike Caputo | 9/2/10

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