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Nassau County Republicans decried new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed into law the Green Light Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain New York state driver’s licenses. The State Assembly and Senate approved the measure in June. New York joins 12 other states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico in passing such legislation. more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/5/19

As part of the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act, the Rockville Centre School District received about $942,000 for security upgrades.

Rockville Centre schools upgrade security with state funds

The Rockville Centre School District is in the midst of upgrading and replacing its security systems, thanks to the money allocated from the New York State Smart Schools Bond Act. more

By Julia Baxley | 7/4/19

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky arguing on the Senate floor for the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. With passage in both houses of the Legislature, and a vow from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the act into law, it would become the most aggressive plan to address climate change in the country.

New York poised to take the lead on climate change

With passage in both houses of the State Legislature, and a promise last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act into law, New York state is poised to … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/4/19

The graduating seniors who received the Seal of Biliteracy from New York state were honored at the May Board of Education meeting.

Seal of Biliteracy awarded to 18 Oceanside High School graduates

Eighteen members of Oceanside High School’s class of 2019 received New York state’s Seal of Biliteracy on their diplomas last week. They are the first group of students in the school’s history to receive this distinction. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/27/19

State Sen. John Brooks chatted with his staff on the Senate floor before the passage of Bill S1687.

Brooks calls school funding system ‘unfair’

State Sen. John Brooks recently sponsored a bill that could reshape the way Long Island’s public schools are funded. more

By Andrew Garcia | 6/27/19

Nassau names 15 sites for early voting

State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/13/19

Mayor Robert Kennedy, third from left, was elected and sworn in as the president of the New York Conference of Mayors on May 6. Also sworn in as second vice president was Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, left, and Mayor from the City of Binghamton as the first vice president.

Kennedy newly elected NYCOM president

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy was elected as the president of the New York State Conference of Mayors, NYCOM on May 6 at a conference in Cooperstown, NY. NYCOM is an association of cities … more

By Nadya Nataly | 5/17/19

Albany must pass sex harassment bills

After the #MeToo movement exploded into the national consciousness in 2017 and 2018, New York state lawmakers recently proposed no fewer than 11 bills to strengthen the state’s sexual harassment laws. more

5/9/19

Health insurers count on our silence

I didn’t attend many funerals in my childhood. One that I recall was for the father of a close childhood friend. more

By Andrew Malekoff | 5/3/19

The Pearl Street Bridge in Oceanside was deemed structurally deficient, according to a study by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. Federal funding is needed to make the necessary repairs.

‘Structurally deficient’ bridge in Oceanside needs repairs

Every day, hundreds of commuters cross a structurally deficient bridge in Oceanside that is in need of repairs, according to a study by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/2/19

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