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It's long past time we legislators cleaned up our act

It has been a momentous month in Albany. The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver, the former Assembly speaker . . . more

2/26/15

Yes, I loved school-zone speed cameras

I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras. more

1/8/15

Now is the time to give

As the holiday season begins, our thoughts traditionally turn to the less fortunate. There are simply too many vulnerable members of our society . . . more

11/28/14

So, Republicans think they have a mandate?

We can be thankful that the 2014 election is behind us. Republicans are dancing for joy, and Democrats are in a state of doom and gloom. more

11/13/14

Democrat Kathleen Rice, right, the Nassau County district attorney, will represent the 4th Congressional District starting in January. She will succeed longtime Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. Rice held 12 news conferences to discuss the issues during her campaign, like this one on gun control at her Garden City election headquarters in Garden City.

How Rice won the 4th C.D., despite Democratic losses

Republicans on Tuesday won control of many Democratic seats in Congress, but not Rep. Carolyn McCarthy’s. more

By Brian Racow | 11/5/14

Busiest LIRR branch suffers highest number of delays

The Babylon Branch is the most delayed and least productive Long Island Rail Road line for commuters, according to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC). The advocacy group, which wants to reduce car dependency in the greater New York area, based its analysis on Metropolitan Transit Authority data and 2010 census information. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 10/22/14

Settlement in Denenberg case?

An attorney for Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg indicated that a settlement between his client and Davidoff Hutcher & Citron — which is suing Denenberg for $3.6 million — may be in the works. more

By Brian Racow | 10/8/14

Oceanside to host overdose prevention seminar

To help save lives and combat the heroin epidemic, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced on September 29 several free overdose prevention seminars for residents, including one that will be hosted by Oceanside Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 20. more

10/1/14

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

For crying out loud, give cyclists a 'brake'

First, a warning and an invitation: This column is a rant. Please join in the diatribe online at www.liherald.com, under Opinions. Thank you. more

9/18/14

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