Keyword: government
141 results total, viewing 1 - 10
Shining light where government remains dark
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance,” President James Madison once said. “And a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” more
School Board Vice President Sam Pinto voiced his disappointment in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget.
Long Beach speaks out against Hochul’s plan to cut school aid
Elected officials gathered at the Long Beach school district administration building last week to speak out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget cuts to schools. Parents, educators, … more
|
Some New Year’s resolutions I’d suggest for Albany
A few days ago, we rang in the new year, filled with optimism about the new beginnings we hope 2024 will bring us. more
|
Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities
To date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. more
|
Karen McInnis attended her last council meeting. She has acted as a member and as president during her time.
It was the last council meeting for these three members
As Liz Treston, Tina Posterli, and Karen McInnis of the Long Beach City Council attended their final meeting as council members Dec. 19, they left behind a time on the council marked by navigating … more
|
The tricky balance of fear and openness
It was like having security cameras in every room of a house but one. That’s how Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone described to reporters the decentralized, hodgepodge security infrastructure of the county’s computer network . . . more
Nassau County's mysterious state of emergency may be illegal
Nassau County may have illegally declared a state of emergency for cybersecurity — a declaration that was not even known until revealed by the county's legal counsel. more
|
Ari Brown spoke at Republican headquarters on election night in November, after defeating Democrat Mike Delury for the seat in the 20th Assembly District.
Brown prepares for first full two-year term in Assembly
During his campaign in November to represent the 20th Assembly District, which encompasses Long Beach and the Five Towns, Republican Ari Brown, a builder, frequently used a slogan to show how strong … more
|
Valley Stream residents questioned Mayor Edwin Fare and village attorney Michael Hopkin’s decision to prevent resident Amil Virani from recording the Sept. 26 board meeting.
Citizen recording invokes open meeting law at village meeting
By the end of the village’s regular board of trustees meeting, Amil Virani left Village Hall perplexed and outraged on Sept. 26. The focus of his ire was a moment that for him overshadowed an … more
|
Sunshine Week is all about open government
Journalists celebrate James Madison’s birthday — March 16 — as part of “Sunshine Week,” a national initiative created by the American Society of News Editors to educate all of us about the importance of open government. more
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 15 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions