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Pension reform is crucial to Albany’s legislative agenda

Before the fireworks are launched on the Fourth of July, Governor Cuomo and our leaders in Albany hope to have this year’s legislative session wrapped up. Still on the table are some very pressing issues, including the property tax cap, ethics reform and gay marriage. more

Al D'Amato | 5/26/11

It’s time to stop pensions for crooks!

Two weeks after former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was sentenced to prison for his role in a “pay-to-play” scheme, Governor Cuomo proposed “Hevesi’s Law,” aimed at keeping future state employees from collecting pensions if they’re convicted of an abuse of power. more

Al D'Amato | 5/5/11

Earlene Hooper and other NY lawmakers are exploiting a loophole which will allow them to 'double dip,' receiving both their salaries and a pension.

Hooper, N.Y. lawmakers to receive pension, salary

Nearly a dozen New York state legislators, including Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper (D-Hempstead), will collect two checks from taxpayers next year: one for their salaries and another for their pensions. more

By Lee Landor | 1/5/11

Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper (D-Hempstead) is among N.Y. lawmakers set to cash in on a pension and receive a salary next year.

Hooper among N.Y. lawmakers to receive both pensions and salaries

Nearly a dozen New York state legislators, including Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper (D-Hempstead), will collect two checks from taxpayers next year: one for their salaries and another for their … more

By Lee Landor | 12/22/10

20th AD primary race heats up

Former Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback has entered the Democratic primary against state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, vying for the seat Weisenberg has held for two decades. Toback, who … more

Alex Costello | 8/4/10

When will the unions wake up?

Once again, New York state’s two biggest enemies — the ravenous unions and the legislators who are afraid to vote against them — have reared their ugly heads. Love him or hate him, let’s give our lame duck governor, David Paterson, credit for taking a stand. more

Al D'Amato | 5/20/10

Pension system needs reform

The spring issue of “The Village Green” was just issued by the village. One might feel it was written for or by our local state representatives. Their names appeared on essentially every page. They were able to get back some of our tax money sent to Albany. They were lauded for this. more

4/28/10

Levin to get his pension

After a year and a half of fighting the office of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Rockville Centre Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin has been vindicated, as DiNapoli's decision to withhold his … more

Alex Costello | 4/7/10

Let’s cut spending once and for all

I trust you haven’t forgotten the famous slogan Gov. Hugh Carey used during New York’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s: “The days of wine and roses are over.” Unfortunately, the … more

Al D'Amato | 4/3/10

Dist. 15 lawyer sues state

Lawrence school district attorney Albert D'Agostino is fighting back. After finding out last month that the state comptroller plans to revoke his annual $108,088 public pension — again — D'Agostino filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 10 alleging that his civil rights were violated. more

Anthony Bottan | 12/16/09