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Legislature must heed commission's findings

Many people’s eyes glaze over when they see headlines containing the words Albany, corruption and commission. more

12/12/13

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Mandela with a key to the city in 2005.

The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a … more

By Brian Racow and Emily Webb | 12/11/13

Storeowner, son charged in lottery scam

Nabil Jaghab, an East Meadow resident who owns Peninsula Deli & Grocery in Hempstead, and his son, Karim, the store clerk, also of East Meadow, were arrested on Nov. 22 and charged with grand larceny for allegedly trying to steal a $1 million New York State Lottery ticket from a customer who purchased the winning ticket at their Hempstead store, according to Nassau County police. more

By David Weingrad | 11/27/13

It's time to unite before it's too late

The first federal government shutdown in 17 years has reached Week 2. The catalyst? The debt limit. The accelerant? Obamacare. more

10/10/13

Commission is best hope for a 'cleaner' New York

The state’s new Commission to Investigate Public Corruption has the potential to finally address, in an organized and effective manner, the illegal and unethical practices of too many elected public officials in New York. more

7/10/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

We need to change LIPA, but with care

The Long Island Power Authority is a nonprofit municipal electric utility that has operated in some capacity on Long Island for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember, LIPA has been about as popular as a root canal. more

6/13/13

A state report claims that Bartholomew Ryan, 32, was "inadequately" assessed before he committed suicide inside his cell at the Nassau County Correctional Center in February of 2012.

State faults county jail for suicide

The New York State Commission of Correction recently released a report on the suicide of Bartholomew Ryan, a 32-year-old East Meadow resident and an Iraq war veteran who hanged himself with a bedsheet in his cell at the Nassau County Correctional Facility in February 2012, less than 24 hours after he was incarcerated. more

By David Weingrad | 4/10/13

LIPA faced a barrage of criticism for its response to Hurricane Sandy.

LIPA's future remains uncertain

It’s been five months since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the shores of Long Island, and the state government, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, continues the process of reworking its utility storm and preparation response. more

By David Weingrad | 3/27/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

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