For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . .
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5/4/17
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It’s been just five months since Election Day, but if you’re a Democrat, it has been an eternity. If you’re a Republican and a Trump supporter, you probably haven’t . . .
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4/13/17
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Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . .
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11/17/16
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With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . .
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8/3/16
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The Malverne school district announced the adoption of its 2016-17 budget last week, totaling just over $54.5 million. It includes a tax levy increase of $340,000, or less than a one percent increase, the smallest, percentage-wise, in 15 years, and well below state’s tax cap.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/20/16
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If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . .
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5/7/15
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Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . .
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2/25/15
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The outcome of the race in the Nassau County Legislature's 19th District could prove key to whether the Legislature’s Republican majority is able to secure a supermajority, which is needed to borrow money or override a county executive’s veto.
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By Brian Racow
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2/4/15
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In addition to selecting the candidates of your choice in congressional, State Senate and Assembly, judicial and statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller, voters on Election Day will . . .
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10/16/14
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Happy Fourth of July! I love this country. Two hundred thirty-eight years ago, our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to fight to bring about a world dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
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7/2/14
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