The New York State Assembly introduced a bill that would allow local school districts to opt out of a new state law mandating the transition to electric school buses by 2027. Lawmakers argue that the measure, which requires districts to replace diesel buses with zero-emission models, presents significant energy and cost-related challenges.
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By Carolyn James
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2/7/25
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State Sen. Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick took the oath of office to begin her second two-year term.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/17/25
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Several new measures approved by the state legislature in 2024 are taking effect as of Jan. 1, bringing changes to health insurance, the minimum wage, paid time off and more.
St. James resident …
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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1/10/25
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The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines.
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By Will Sheeline
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11/12/24
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Republican incumbent Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick won and Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory over Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito in a tight race on Tuesday night.
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STAFF REPORT
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11/6/24
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Early voting began on Oct. 26 in New York, giving voters the chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.
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By Taylor Grayson
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11/1/24
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Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House.
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By Daniel Offner
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10/30/24
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U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, the Republican incumbent representing the 4th Congressional District, will face a familiar opponent in a race that has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives.
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By Daniel Offner
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10/30/24
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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has defeated Assemblywoman Taylor Darling by 800 votes in the contest to see who will succeed Kevin Thomas in the state senate.
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By Daniel Offner
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6/26/24
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The Town of Hempstead has officially claimed eminent domain over the Capri Motor Inn property in West Hempstead.
At a morning meeting on May 21, the board officially accepted the report from Justice Anthony Marano...
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By Nicole Formisano
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5/21/24
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