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In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins

Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more

5/31/13

We must remain vigilant in the war on terror

Despite the fact that it has been nearly a dozen years since 9/11, the recent Boston Marathon attack proves that terrorism is still a very real threat in this country. more

4/25/13

The Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow has faced criticism from state governing bodies and advocacy groups in recent years.

County must appoint jail oversight committee

A New York State Supreme Court justice has ordered Nassau County to appoint a seven-member committee to oversee the Nassau County Correctional Center. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed in March 2012 by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which said it had received hundreds of complaints from inmates about poor conditions and treatment at the jail. more

By David Weingrad | 4/24/13

Education Law

Q: My son is in the second grade and receiving special education services from our school district. I have just been sent a notice by my school district that we are having an “annual … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 4/18/13

Wellness Committee members, from left, Dr. Scott Comis, Jill Vogel and Robert Milani invite parents to the April 29 program where they can learn how to communicate with their children on issues of bullying and substance abuse.

Valley Stream districts to host Parent University

It’s time for parents to go back to school. But it will only be for a night. The Valley Stream Interdistrict Wellness Committee will host its first Parent University on April 29, a program that has been in the works for several months. The topics will include bullying and drug and alcohol abuse. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/12/13

Education Law

Q: My fifth grader continues to struggle in school. I’m thinking that he might need special education services. What are those services, and how do I go about getting them from my school … more

By Lynn M. Brown | 3/21/13

Another example of why people don't trust government

There is absolutely no question that there is something fishy about Jack Lew being named secretary of the Treasury. In fact, I believe it reeks of corruption. more

3/7/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

This redistricting plan by the Nassau County Legislature's Republican majority will move ahead for a vote by the full Legislature on Feb. 25.

Republican redistricting plan advances

A Republican-led plan to redraw Nassau County’s 19 legislative districts will now head to the full Legislature, after the Rules Committee approved the proposal Monday afternoon in a 4-3 vote along party lines. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/13/13

A committee held its first meeting on Jan. 17 to begin planning events to mark Franklin Hospital’s 50th anniversary this year. Standing, from left, are Audrey Tullo, Vincent Cunningham, Helen White and Alex Hellinger. Seated, from left, are Roberta Dixon, Catherine Hottendorf, Elizabeth Zubko and Patrick Mack.

It’s Franklin Hospital’s golden year

Franklin Hospital is turning 50 this year, and that means it’s time to celebrate. On Jan. 17, a group of hospital leaders and employees charged with planning the 50th anniversary celebration met for the first time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/23/13

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