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To the Editor: Following a number of significant Long Island Rail Road service disruptions and cancellations caused by Amtrak maintenance recently, I am calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to explore taking over maintenance of the rails in and out of Penn Station and the East River tunnels. more

5/16/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were part of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more

Mike Caputo and Alex Costello | 3/23/11

Budgetary challenges must be met head-on

It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more

3/3/11

NIFA: political attack dog or watchdog?

I was disappointed by the decision of the state’s financial oversight board, the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, to take over Nassau County’s finances. more

by Al D'Amato | 2/4/11

Robert Cornell, of Valley Stream, with his first published book, “Breaking Ground; The Horeb Anomaly." It was released on Feb. 1.

First novel a life-changer for Valley Streamer

Throughout the years, heroic actions have played a huge role in the life of Robert Cornell, a resident of Valley Stream for almost 30 years. Cornell has made it his business to assist in the rescue of many people as a former paramedic, among other medical positions for more than a decade. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 2/3/11

A plan is in the works for a major renovation of the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Eisenhower Park.

Renovation on tap for the Nassau County Aquatic Center

County officials have confirmed that the long-awaited renovation of the Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow is expected to begin in July. According to county officials and … more

By Mike Caputo | 1/26/11

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

11/17/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

The illusion of reform: What happened to change we can believe in?

As I’ve mentioned in my four prior columns, our state authorities and agencies are not sufficiently accountable to the public. In the past decade alone there have been multiple reports by the state Comptroller’s office, governors’ commissions and public sector watchdog groups about this. Efforts to legislate greater accountability by officials who have focused their attention on authorities have met with limited success. more

Hal Peterson | 10/27/10

Former North teacher publishes children’s book

“A Sweater for Duncan,” a picture book by author Margaret Gay Malone, a former teacher at Valley Stream North High School, was published on Sept. 16. more

9/29/10