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Congressman Israel Praises President for Stand on Marriage Equality

  Moments after President Obama gave his support for marriage equality, Congressman Steve Israel released an email praising the President.  The email reads: Just a few moments ago, in an interview with ABC News, President Obama announced that he supports marriage equality for all Americans. This is a historic and critical step toward marriage equality [...]

Court Reverses BOE decision. Tolda Back In GOP Primary for CD-3

It was determined by the New York State Board of Elections on Thursday, May 3, that Stephen A. Labate was the sole candidate to qualify for the Republican and Conservative line. However, this evening, Anthony Tolda announced on his facebook page that the Supreme Court reversed the Board of Elections decsion today and Anthony Tolda [...]

Bill to Expand Breast Cancer Health Coverage

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) is co-sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover supplemental screenings, such as an MRI or ultrasound, for women with dense breast tissue. This legislation would also require that mammography reports explain medical facts and the need for additional tests to patients with this condition. READ MORE on Huntington [...]

Santorum Endorses Romney

Thank you again for all you did as one of my strongest and committed supporters. Your belief in our campaign helped us start a movement of Americans who believe deeply that our best days are ahead as long as we fight to strengthen our families, unshackle our economy and promote freedom here and around the [...]

President Obama’s “To Do” List for Congress

Today in Albany, NY, the President called on Congress to act on this “to do” list for the American people. If acted upon quickly, the “To Do” List will create jobs and help restore middle class security. These initiatives all have bipartisan support, and the President believes that they will help create an economy built [...]

Labate Submits Over 8000 Signatures to Qualify for GOP and Conservative Lines

Stephen A. Labate, candidate for Congress in New York CD-3 and a twenty year U.S. Army Veteran, submitted over 8,000 signatures to qualify for the November 2012 ballot on the Republican and Conservative party lines against six-term Congressman,  Steve Israel.  “I am grateful to all of the committeemen, both in the Republican and Conservative Party, [...]

North Hempstead mulls temporary amnesty for residents to bring homes up to code

Karen Rubin, Long Island Populist Examiner A groundbreaking summit convened by the Town of North Hempstead, Long Island, on ways to streamline its Buildings Department peaked with an announcement by Supervisor Kaiman that the Town is mulling … Read more ►

“Heart” of Nassau County: A Play Space for Children of ALL Abilities

  Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Adam Weingarten today joined Michael Alon, Chairman and Founder of Let All The Children Play (LATCP); David Weingarten, Vice Chairman of LATCP; Assemblymen Harvey Weisenberg, Tom McKevitt and Ed Ra; Nassau County Legislators Denise Ford, Rose Walker and Dave Denenberg at the Grand Opening of LATCP’s highly [...]

Graf voices constituents’ concerns on “Bathroom Bill”

Long Island Assemblyman slams attempt to allow men in girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C–Holbrook) recently voted against legislation that would allow men in bathrooms and locker rooms designated for women. The bill would allow individuals to utilize gender-specific facilities by deciding if they feel like a male or female at any given [...]

Nassau County Attorney: Investigate Legislature’s Dems

Calls illegal minority leader’s demand for redistricting pact before okaying borrowing for tax refunds JOHN SANTA | The  Island Now Nassau County Attorney John Ciampoli called for a criminal investigation last week of the Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus, which he said pledged to block any borrowing for tax refunds until an agreement for legislative [...]

May 4: Mangano Celebrates Opening of “All Abilities” Playground

Mangano to Celebrate Grand Opening of the Let All the Children Play Accessible Park and Playground at Eisenhower   Join in Celebrating the Opening of the Ultimate Outdoor Play Space for Children of ALL Abilities in the “Heart” of Nassau County   East Meadow, NY – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano will join Michael [...]

Long Island Groups Join “Day of Action” Against Fracking

Long Islanders joined with hundreds of New Yorkers across the state today in calling on Governor Cuomo and elected officials in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties to ban fracking. Speakers from Food & Water Watch, Sludge Stoppers, Reach Out America and Grassroots Environmental Education addressed the inherent dangers in fracking, the new drilling process proposed [...]

President Obama in Afghanistan: “It’s time to renew America”

This week, President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with President Hamid Karzai and sign a strategic partnership agreement that will guide our future relationship with the country, and to speak about the return of our troops from Afghanistan. In a televised address, the President talked about the progress U.S. troops have [...]

New Yorkers to get $142,422,955 in health insurance premium rebates with new law

By Karen Rubin, Long Island Populist Examiner Some 1,003,269 consumers in New York will receive $142,422,955 in rebates solely because of the 80/20 rule that is part of the Affordable Care Act, a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation … Read more ►  

NYS saved $9 million and created 3,000 jobs in 2011

Patty Knap, Long Island Parenting Examiner Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has just announced that projects completed by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in 2011 saved New York taxpayers $9 million and created more than 3,000 jobs across New York … Read more ►

Mangano Unveils Plan That Eliminates a Quarter of Nassau County’s Debt

To protect taxpayers and our bays and ocean, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced a historic Debt Reduction and Sewer Stabilization Plan to eliminate $750 million, or 25%, of the County’s $3 billion in debt. The plan also stabilizes Nassau County’s Sewer Authority which is set to face bankruptcy in 2014, as warned [...]

One Year Ago: The Death of Osama Bin Laden

  On this day last year, President Barack Obama made a historic announcement to the American people: Justice has been done. In the photo above, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room [...]

Labate Slams Rep. Israel on Student Loan “Hypocrisy”

In response to Congressman Steve Israel’s vote against HR 4628, Stephen Labate stated, “It is inexplicable to me why Steve Israel, a six-term incumbent, would vote against a bill which would prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. Steve Israel says he is fighting for the middle class, yet this is another example where his [...]

Nassau County Attorney Seeks Criminal Prosecution of Top Democrat

Nassau County Commissioner of Investigations and County Attorney John Ciampoli has called upon the Nassau County District Attorney to investigate apparent criminal misconduct by Nassau County Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, the Democrat Legislative Caucus, and their associates. Citing a Dec.15 letter to Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano as evidence, the Long Island Press reports, Nassau [...]

Becker Campaign: New lines have “changed the game” to win it.

NY-4 Congressional candidate continues to build momentum while venerable Cook Political Report ranks race “competitive” Nassau County Legislator Fran Becker, who narrowly lost a congressional race against 16-year Democrat incumbent Carolyn McCarthy two years ago, announced today that the new lines for the 4th Congressional District have “changed the game” and he’s in this race [...]