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Newspapers don’t belong in state recycling bill

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state . . . more

4/1/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky held a roundtable forum and discussion on cyberbullying on Feb.11.

Virtual forum discusses cyberbullying

With children spending more time than ever on electronic devices during the coronavirus pandemic, concerns over cyberbullying have been on the rise. On Feb. 11 State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 2/18/21

State must provide greater municipal oversight

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount. more

2/11/21

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, seen voting early in Hempstead, was re-elcted in the 4th Congressional District with 52 percent of the vote.

Incumbents in Valley Stream re-elected

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. As of midnight on Tuesday, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted in Nassau County, making projecting winners in any number of … more

By Scott Brinton and Melissa Koenig | 11/4/20

Dead heat between Judy Griffin, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in 21st A.D.

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. As of midnight on Tuesday, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for … more

By Scott Brinton | 11/4/20

To bury the power lines, or not?

Tropical Storm Isaias marched up the Eastern Seaboard Aug. 4 with 70-mph winds that snapped trees in half or ripped them out of the ground, often sending them crashing onto power lines, leaving 420,000 Long Island ratepayers without electricity. more

8/14/20

Beaches are set to open across New York state on May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Local cities and town, however, have the authority to keep them closed. Above, a view of Long Beach before the Covid-19 pandemic.

New York beaches to open May 22: governor

New York state will allow beaches to open next Friday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing Friday. The governor said, however, local towns … more

By Scott Brinton, Jim Bernstein and Karen Bloom | 5/15/20

For Earth Day, children could draw chalk pictures about what it means to them. The contest deadline is April 20.

Draw chalk pictures for Earth Day

To commemorate Earth Day, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky who represents the 9th Senatorial District, which includes several South Shore communities, is asking Long Island children to take part in what is being called the “Chalk the Walk” Earth Day challenge. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/10/20

At a news conference Sunday, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, left, and County Executive Laura Curran warned against price gouging of sanitary items during the coronavirus outbreak.

Lawmakers warn against price gouging during coronavirus outbreak

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice gathered on Sunday at Oceanside Middle School for a news conference to address price gouging during what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/9/20

In 2020, let’s resolve to save L.I.’s aquifers

In January 2018, officials in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a dire warning: In three months, the city of 4 million people would run out of water unless urgent conservation action was taken. The city was fast counting down to what officials called “Day Zero.” more

1/3/20

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