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Local politicians, business leaders react to health care reform
Defenders and disgusted alike summon a mutual point: transparency.     The health care bill signed by President Barack Obama on March 23 activated perhaps the most far-reaching … more
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A view of an empty Assembly chamber from behind the Speaker's seat at the state Capitol in Albany.
Inside Albany for a day
The second of a two-part series  The Assembly session ended on March 22 just before 3:30 p.m. with a few votes on non-controversial bills ranging from wine commerce to consumer … more
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The Assembly chamber was abuzz on Monday, despite entertaining only 18 bills on the afternoon schedule. Budget talks soon followed as lawmakers are required to pass a state spending plan by April 1.
A tale from East Meadow to Albany
Eight days remained until the April 1 budget deadline as state lawmakers pulled into their parking spaces on Monday in Albany. Except for hustling staffers and a smattering of … more
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Gov. David Paterson
Local officials react to Paterson drama
Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson announced last week that he was ending his bid for re-election, just days after kicking off his campaign. While many of his colleagues in government are urging … more
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Wet snow and high winds cause limited visibility and dangerous driving conditions. The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Murray declares snow emergency
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency. "Our town is continuing its proactive practice of having deployed salt spreaders on the road at the first … more
Republican and former Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey was picked as new commissioner of the department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.
Former judge picked to head parks dept.
Former Nassau County Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey has been picked to be the county’s new commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Pending the county legislature’s approval, the … more
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The West End 2 swimming beach, above, and East Bathhouse pool at Jones Beach were closed last year as a result of budget cutbacks. This year, the state plans to close the West Bathhouse swimming pool and cancel the July 4th fireworks show.
Jones Beach fireworks axed, pool closed
Long Island beach lovers can look forward to a dull summer this year as yet another swimming pool at Jones Beach will be closed and the July 4th fireworks show cancelled. Jones Beach, which … more
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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
More flexibility with reserve funds?
 After his review of all schools districts and BOCES in New York, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli cited several districts for having excess funds in its Employee Benefit Accrued Liability … more
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Hempstead Lake State Park is among the 10 Long Island state parks that might close this summer due to budget cuts.
State considers closing 10 parks on Long Island
Long Island may lose 10 state parks this summer as a result of a proposed $29 million budget cut facing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In addition to … more
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Michael Montesano
Montesano defeats Meng in special election
According to unofficial results released by the Nassau County Board of Elections, Republican Michael Montesano defeated Democrat Matthew Meng in the race for the vacant seat in the state's 15th … more
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