To the Editor:
I recently read in –– where else? –– the Merrick and Bellmore Heralds that Senior Editor Scott Brinton took home first place for Best Column in the New York Press Association’s annual clips contest, as well as third place for column writing in the Local Media Association’s clips competition. I would like to offer my congratulations for these prestigious honors.
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4/13/12
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“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would …
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Lee Landor
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1/11/12
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The State Senate and Assembly passed legislation on June 17 to ensure that people with autism receive insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
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By David Weingrad
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6/23/11
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Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow) spoke with more than 150 children at the Barnum Woods Elementary school recently regarding the functions of government and how a bill becomes a law. The …
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2/25/11
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Year in, year out, Democratic candidates for State Assembly who challenge Republican incumbents claim they should be elected because then they would be in the majority, they would have power, and they would be able to get things done.
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10/27/10
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State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined this past week with Gov. David Paterson, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, law enforcement officials, and the families of Leandra Rosado and Katie Flynn to remind residents that New York's new ignition interlock law will take effect on Aug. 15.
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8/13/10
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The payroll tax ... threats to cut funding for the Long Island bus .. rising fares on the Long Island Railroad and the elimination of bus routes in Nassau. Those were some recent measures taken to …
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Mike Caputo
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8/4/10
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Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,C,I-East Meadow) will be hosting his fourth annual “Women of Distinction” ceremony to honor outstanding women from the 17th Assembly District. …
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7/23/10
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Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) and Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R-East Meadow) are partnering with the Nassau County Police Department to help residents safely dispose of …
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7/21/10
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The East Meadow Fire Department played host to a roundtable discussion on Monday that focused on how to improve volunteer emergency services on Long Island and across the state. …
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Mike Caputo
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7/14/10
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