Who’s to blame for Amazon’s sudden departure last Thursday? That was the big question as news of the tech giant’s decision to nix plans to locate its second headquarters in Long Island City filtered out to the public.
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2/22/19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo brought his 2019 budget road show to Woodbury last week with a rousing address to the Long Island Association. But while he gave significant nods to transportation, education, …
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By Timothy Denton
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2/14/19
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On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013.
Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening …
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By Erik Hawkins
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2/7/19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . .
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1/25/19
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Local elected officials and school administrators gave Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ninth State of the State address mixed reviews last week as they weighed in on his proposed 2019-20 budget.“I …
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By Timothy Denton and Erik Hawkins
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1/24/19
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The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . .
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9/27/18
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New Yorkers headed to the polls to vote in the 2018 primaries on a Thursday, rather than a Tuesday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing his own primary challenge by "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia …
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By Erik Hawkins and Scott Brinton
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9/13/18
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The Wantagh Board of Education shared the first draft of its proposed 2018-19 school budget, estimating an overall budget increase of 1.5 percent.
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By James Mattone
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3/14/18
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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on March 1 that changes Primary Day in New York state from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/8/18
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As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . .
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1/25/18
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