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It’s time we find common ground on ‘Raise the Age’
Long Island has become the center of New York’s — and the nation’s — political conversation. In recent elections, state and local policies have had an enormous influence on Nassau and Suffolk County campaigns that ultimately played a decisive role in determining control of Congress. more
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Quality of life takes center stage in Hempstead Town
Serving as a police officer for 22 years, I saw firsthand the effectiveness of the “broken windows” model of policing. more
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How they avoid saying the dirtiest word
In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more
Virginia Alonso-Luis, far left, Elle Woska, Sarah Yates, Marsha Silverman and Juli Grey-Owens commemorated Pride Month on Monday with the raising of the LGBTQ flag.
Glen Cove raises LGBTQ flag for Pride
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community continue to fight for their rights and acceptance in society every day. And LGBTQ youth, according to the New York Civil Liberties Union, … more
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This year about 955 properties in Baldwin Harbor are at risk, and $237,800 in flood damage has been incurred.
Baldwin Harbor storm recovery project to move forward
The Town of Hempstead voted recently to award a roughly $1.95 million contract to raise East Baldwin Road to J. Anthony Enterprises. The project, funded by the Governor’s Office of Storm … more
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Town Supervisor Laura Gillen with Oceanside homeowner Michael Cascio, who was told five years after Hurricane Sandy that he needed to elevate his house because of damage it sustained during the storm.
Gillen seeks audit of town Building Department
Town Supervisor Laura Gillen announced on Jan. 16 that she was seeking to hire an outside consultant to audit the town Building Department and offer recommendations on how to streamline its building … more
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Jenn Coghlan, left, Bess Amione and Richard Geffen discussed a reading during an Anti-Racism Project session at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Oct. 17.
Anti-Racism Project sparking dialogue among neighbors in Rockville Centre
“The more I hear, the more I realize I have a lot of personal work to do on myself,” Rockville Centre resident Bill Kurrus said after the second session of the Anti-Racism Project on Oct. 17. “It’s raised my consciousness.” more
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Residents gathered at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth a year ago this week to denounce hatred in response to violence that grew out of a “Unite the Right” protest in Charlottesville, Va.
Rockville Centre groups to launch Anti Racism Project
“Do I see every day signs of overt racism?” said Rena Riback, who is leading the charge on the Anti Racism Project in Rockville Centre. “No, but you have to look beyond that.” more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen blasted a resolution put forth by Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney that, if passed, would no longer require a Town Board vote to give cost-of-living raises to appointed town officials.
Gillen criticizes $800,000 in raises for appointees
Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen denounced a proposed measure on Aug. 2 that would extend civil-service worker pay scales to appointed employees, effectively giving them a combined $800,000 … more
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Protesters marched on Front Street in Rockville Centre, last Saturday calling for humane immigration reform in response to the separation of families at the border of the United States and Mexico.
Protesters in Rockville Centre denounce separation of immigrant families
“No hate! No fear!” chants rang out in front of Rockville Centre’s Long Island Rail Road station last Saturday morning as the crowd began growing. “Immigrants are welcome here!” more
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