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Depending on your point of view, Governor Cuomo’s proposed superintendent salary cap is either a good start on the road to reining in exorbitant taxes across New York state or, at best, a symbolic gesture. more
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
On Feb. 3, Doug Oggeri suffered a massive heart attack after shovelling snow. Thankfully, his 18-year-old daughter, Colleen had learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the Police Athletic League. more
Winter is a frustrating season for commuters, with snow bringing with it the task of scraping off or digging out our cars as well as time-consuming traffic delays, but there’s one highway hazard that none of us should have to deal with. more
We are entering one of the most interesting times of the year: budget season. more
Two revelations of large-scale animal neglect earlier this month in Rockville Centre were shocking. While it was hard to believe that human beings could allow animals in their care to suffer the utmost cruelty and squalor, it was almost impossible to understand why neighbors were unaware that dozens of dogs and cats were starving to death mere yards away. more
Earlier this month, Isabella Grasso, a 17-year-old senior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, was killed when her car crossed a double yellow line and collided with another vehicle, also driven by a teenager. more
Almost two weeks ago, 22-year-old Jared L. Loughner, allegedly armed with a Glock 9mm with a 30-round magazine (and another bullet in the chamber) opened fire at a public meet-and-greet outside a Safeway store in Tucson, killing six and wounding 13, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. more
A recent rash of drivers going the wrong way on Long Island’s major highways has left government and law enforcement officials perplexed. One thing is certain: alcohol is a major contributing … more
With the inauguration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, New York state officially ended its brief but disastrous Spitzer era. Eliot Spitzer, the former attorney general, was elected governor in 2006 … more
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