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My political career started in the early 1960s, when I was a young reporter and then a speechwriter for political candidates. My hometown of Long Beach was one of only two Democratic areas . . . more

9/7/17

It’s long past time for a minimum-wage increase

Seven years ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers marked the beginning of a devastating recession that hurt New York families more than most. On paper, Long Island’s economy seems to have bounced back from the Great Recession. It now boasts . . . more

10/22/15

The tour ended with a meet-and-greet with local small business owners at Chef B’s restaurant in Valley Stream.

Albany pol tours Valley Stream and district

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie visited Valley Stream and other areas of the 22nd Assembly District on Sept. 1, meeting with residents and business owners as part of an effort to get more familiar with the state and its population’s concerns. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/16/15

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages invited village residents to join the Assemblyman's challenge

Michaelle Solages kicks off reading challenge

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages announced the start of the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge earlier this month, designed to encourage children to continue reading and learning … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 7/15/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Ellen Weisenberg, left, Todd Kaminsky and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg at Billy's Beach Cafe on Tuesday.

Kaminsky wins State Assembly race

Long Beach resident Todd Kaminsky won the majority of votes in his State Assembly bid on Tuesday, and was called the new “shining star” of Albany by Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/5/14

Solages, Moncion outline platforms

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, the Democratic incumbent in Assembly District 22, is being challenged by Republican Gonald Moncion, a school guidance counselor, in the upcoming election. The … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 10/22/14

Odd-year elections don't get the respect they deserve

Election Day is officially behind us, and absent any real close races followed by recounts, the serious contests are over. more

11/7/13

Town should seize redistricting opportunity

In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate. more

2/28/13

Thank you, Legislator Ford

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

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