Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island.
The rally, organized by the …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/29/16
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Nassau County police are increasing patrols up through Easter weekend as an added precaution in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium early Tuesday morning.
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By Nick Ciccone
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3/23/16
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A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17.
The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat …
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By Steve Smirti
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3/23/16
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his State of the County address to a crowd of more than 400 government officials and supporters on March 15 at the Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage. He emphasized the need for greater transparency, saying, “as one of the most transparent counties, we have learned over the years that our system can further improve.”
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By Stephany Reyes
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3/17/16
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One of the poshest caterers on Long Island was the site last week of a conference on heroin that included experts from the worlds of education, social work, government and law enforcement, as well as …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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2/23/16
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County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last …
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By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti
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2/17/16
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“I’ve loved the same woman for 50 years,” said Elmo Sollitto.
Similar sentiments were expressed throughout the day at the Coral House in Baldwin on Feb. 11 as more than 500 couples turned …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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2/16/16
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On Feb. 3, the Elmont Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors voted in favor of Nassau Off Track Betting’s decision to house video lottery terminals in the north parking lot of Belmont …
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By Steve Smirti
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2/10/16
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Hundreds of people gathered on Plainfield Avenue and marched to the main entrance of Belmont Park on Saturday, protesting Nassau Off Track Betting’s decision to house video lottery terminals in the …
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By Steve Smirti
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2/1/16
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving to reduce taxes for small business owners, and local businessmen and tax experts say they approve of the effort.
Cuomo’s plan, which he announced last week, is a …
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By Adrienne Lyons
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1/14/16
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