If Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs it, legislation that would hold real estate professionals accountable for discriminatory housing practices, authored by State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, …
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By Mike Conn
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8/3/20
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The Merrick Fire Department responded to several emergency calls between July 24 and 26, including water emergencies involving jet skis and an overturned boat, house fires, carbon monoxide alarms, a …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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7/27/20
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A bill in the Nassau County Legislature would create a searchable database of all the contracts that were once used in the county to prevent people of color from moving into certain …
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By Melissa Koenig
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7/13/20
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“We’re happy to be able to support one of our local favorites again,” said Maureen Schultz, who dined with Erin Schultz at Kitty O’Hara’s on June 19. The Baldwin …
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By Bridget Downes
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7/1/20
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A “Puppuccino,” a free cup of whipped cream, can be ordered at select Starbucks for dogs and it’s a big hit among canines. Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, a dog-lover, wanted to bring the dog-friendly treat to the North Shore for a good cause.
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By Jennifer Corr
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6/29/20
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As a means to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the students at M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi, School of Islamic Sufism in New York and New Jersey, donated food, personal protective equipment and …
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6/19/20
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With food pantries struggling after being hit harder than ever before amid the coronavirus pandemic, Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 will host a food drive on June 6.
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By Mike Smollins
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5/27/20
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New York state’s Division of Licensing Services has adopted new regulations to address widespread housing discrimination. They take effect on June 20, and represent an important step forward. Yet much more state action is needed.
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By Elaine Gross
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5/15/20
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Business owners around town, including the Irish Pub and Sonny’s Canal House, have given back to the “health care heroes” working on the frontlines battling Covid-19 every day. …
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By Bridget Downes
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5/7/20
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Let’s not mince words: The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, which was supposed to hurry loans to small businesses so they can make payroll and stay afloat, has been troubled from the start.
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4/23/20
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