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Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature and a Republican candidate for Congress, held a press conference on Aug. 6 in Mineola.

Blakeman repeats call for Rice Moreland explanation

For the second time in a week’s span, Republican congressional candidate Bruce Blakeman on Aug. 6 appeared outside a state courthouse in Mineola to call for Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and his Democratic opponent in this fall’s election, to address allegations that political interference undermined the Moreland Commission ... more

By Brian Racow | 8/13/14

A sign produced by town workers that Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray said will be seen by hundreds of students daily at Kennedy High School was unveiled on June 18 – the kickoff of a new public awareness campaign about texting and driving.

Kennedy juniors star in texting ad on TV

When Anna and Emily Lawrence, 17-year-old twins from Bellmore, recently decided to tackle the issue of texting and driving, they were unsure whether their campaign against the dangerous practice … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/25/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part I

The State Assembly and Senate end their legislative sessions on June 19, and while there have been significant accomplishments, there are also important matters that were either left unaddressed or, … more

6/12/14

Merrick Road was the third deadliest road, with seven fatalities. Above, Merrick Road in Merrick

Once again, L.I. roads make deadliest list

Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets. more

By Kimberly Charles | 5/15/14

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

You play a key role in keeping government honest

Around this time last year, we editorialized on the need for more transparency in government to guard against corruption and restore citizens’ faith in our democracy. more

4/3/14

Kyle Berthoud, 13, made a $50 donation to St. Baldrick’s before he had his head shaved.

Calhoun shaves it off for cancer research

In what has become a yearly spring ritual, hundreds of Calhoun High School students, staff members and local residents recently had their heads shaved en masse in Calhoun’s gym. It was all for … more

By Brian Racow | 3/27/14

Christopher Rosenthal had his blond locks shaved off at Mepham High School’s recent Chop Your Locks for Charity event.

Pirates chop their locks with pride

Organizers of the Chop Your Locks for Charity fundraiser at Mepham High School said the community showed what the Pirates were all about last week when they collected more than $71,000 for the St. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/27/14

Jackie Sellla shaved Ty Roberts’s head at last year’s Chop Your Locks For Charity fundraiser at Mepham High School.

Mepham preps for St. Baldrick’s

More than 250 Mepham High School students, faculty and staff members are preparing to shave their heads and donate their hair during the annual Chop Your Locks For Charity fundraiser. more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, announced his candidacy for the State Senate’s 8th District seat at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Seaford’s American Legion Post 1132.

Denenberg running for State Senate

Dave Denenberg, the Merrick Democrat who has represented the Nassau County Legislature’s 19th District for 14 years, has decided he is ready to move from Mineola to Albany. more

By Brian Racow | 3/6/14

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