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The governor’s misguided affordable-housing plan

It appears that Gov. Kathy Hochul has made a conscious decision to declare political war on Long Island. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 3/9/23

Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School students’ art was showcased at NYSSBA Art Exhibit.

Valley Stream 24 student artwork makes big debut

u During the recent New York State School Board Association’s annual convention, the conference’s digital art display exhibited student artwork from around the state including those … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/18/22

Charles Lavine is ready to go back and do more work in Albany as the local Assemblyman — that is, if voters choose to bring him back. There’s still plenty to do, he says.

Lavine always finding something new to offer

He’s been an Assemblyman for 17 years with hopes of continuing on at least one more term. Charles Lavine is a 75-year-old Democrat with a background in law, spending time as a public defender … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/3/22

The Glen Cove City School District has a partnership with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, which includes visits by high school students to learn about the Holocaust.

Area schools are in compliance with Holocaust education law

There is a renewed emphasis on Holocaust education, thanks to a new state law signed in August by Gov. Kathy Hochul, requiring public school district superintendents to attest in a survey that their … more

By Laura Lane | 10/31/22

L.I.’s leadership in clean energy begins with fortifying our power grid

Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more

By Gary LaBarbera | 10/27/22

Thank a crossing guard near you

They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe. more

10/20/22

On Sept. 7, the Nassau County Legislature’s minority leader, Democrat Kevan Abrahams, urged his Republican colleagues in the majority to expand the income caps for senior citizens and the disabled that would allow them to be exempt from a percentage of their property tax assessments. Later that day, the Legislature voted to approve the increased income caps, allowing more seniors and disabled individuals to be exempt.

Legislature votes to expand tax exemptions

After a vote in the County Legislature, Nassau seniors and disabled people who earn up to $58,400 can expect to be exempt from at least 5 percent of their property tax assessments. Those who earn … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/15/22

State Senate Democratic candidates answer questions

With the Democratic primary for the New York State Senate race only two weeks away, candidates Anna Kaplan, the incumbent, and Jeremy Joseph attended a public forum hosted by the League of Women … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/11/22

Party: Democrat Age: 38 Lives in: Hicksville Family: No spouse, no children Profession: Software engineer and scientific programmer

A first run for public office for Jeremy Joseph

The Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 7 is coming up on August 23, and for Jeremy Joseph of Hicksville, this will be his first run for public office.Joseph was born in 1984 in … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/4/22

FirstNet, sheriffs’ association, partner to support first responders

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, have partnered to launch a statewide health and wellness program that will be available to all 58 county sheriff’s offices in New York. more

Staff Report | 8/1/22

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