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It’s time to go to the precinct and vote . . . again?

With school board elections and the June primary for the Assembly, it seems we’re making more trips to our polling precinct than we might make to the gym. more

8/4/22

Todd Kaminsky's last day as an elected official came to a close on July 29.

Todd Kaminsky steps down from the New York senate

State Sen. Senator Todd Kaminsky unexpectedly stepped down from his State Senate seat, after serving the South Shore of Long Island for nearly eight years. more

By Karina Kovac | 7/29/22

A youth fair will be held on May 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., by Senator John Brooks. All Long Island high school students are welcome to attend.

Senator John Brooks to hold youth career fair on May 7

On May 7, Senator John Brooks will be hosting a Youth Career and Educational Fair at Roosevelt High School, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Youth ages 14 and older are invited to learn about local employment, work development and post-graduation opportunities. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/6/22

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill, co-sponsored by State Sen. John Brooks, that will benefit injured firefighters. Brooks previously served as a firefighter with the Seaford Fire Department.

Sen. Brooks co-signed bill increases protections for local firefighters

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill, co-sponsored by State Sen. John Brooks, that will provide assistance to volunteer firefighters who have been injured in the line of duty. Brooks, who … more

By Maria Cestero | 1/13/22

We need storm-hardening projects now, not later

Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more

9/30/21

State Sen. John Brooks, of Seaford, hosted a virtual roundtable discussion titled, “Promoting Anti-Hate and Discrimination Awareness,” on April 15.

Combating hate through education

At the start of the roundtable, Jeong-eun Rhee, a professor at Long Island University Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology, began by calling out Long Island schools for being “the most segregated in the country.” more

By Brian Stieglitz | 4/21/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will not step down, despite the growing chorus of state lawmakers calling on him to do so because of sexual harassment accusations against him.

Long Island state senators call on Cuomo to 'step aside' because of harassment accusations

Five members of the Long Island State Senate delegation — all Democrats — Friday signed a statement calling on Governor Cuomo, a Democrat, to step aside while a series of sexual … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/12/21

Undocumented immigrants need relief, too

They rip roofs off houses under repair, wash dishes in restaurants and pick fruit and vegetables, among countless other jobs . . . more

3/11/21

Obama, a kindred spirit in ‘A Promised Land’

Every life has its inflection points, moments that can steer you in one direction or another, and that direction, as poet Robert Frost would say, makes all the difference. That is especially true for former President Barack Obama . . . more

1/28/21

N.J. just legalized pot. N.Y. needs money. Well, then, why not?

New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 12/17/20

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