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Overcast Legislator Carrié Solages arrested after domestic dispute
Curran and Martins call for his resignation
County Legislator Carrié Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, was arrested after a domestic dispute with his girlfriend on June 21.
41 alleged MS-13 gang members indicted
Members raged a four-year violence spree on Long Island, official say
Following a broad investigation into the operations of the MS-13 gang, Nassau County officials announced that 41 of its alleged members were indicted on June 15 for multiple acts of violence and conspiracy in Nassau County over the last four years.
Air traffic control and privatization
Plane noise opponents express their concerns
President Trump endorsed a proposal on June 5 to privatize air-traffic control, an action that was opposed by a number of those who have voiced their frustration over the plane noise plaguing Long Island.
MTA announces LIRR fare reductions
New rates take effect June 20
Long Island Rail Road riders traveling to Hunterspoint Ave. or Atlantic Terminal will be entitled to a fare reduction averaging 25 percent during Amtrak’s repair work, the Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Tuesday. The fare reduction will take effect July 10, and will end when Amtrak’s repair work at Penn Station has been completed.
Nassau County sues pain med manufacturers, Merrick doctor
Suit looks to recoup costs of battling drug epidemic
Nassau County on Monday began a legal fight against Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers of opioid pain medications, alleging a case of “corporate greed” and deceptive marketing that led to a drug epidemic the county has shelled out millions of dollars to fight.
Fire tears through south Merrick home
A fast-moving blaze ripped through the upper floor of a raised-ranch home at the corner of North Gate and Covered Bridge Road in south Merrick around 5:15 p.m. More than forty firefighters, …
Hurricane horrors
Sandy victims say they paid tens of thousands for work that contractors never did
Hurricane season started on June 1, and for many residents across the South Shore, it brings back haunting memories of the damage Hurricane Sandy left in its wake. Nearly five years afterward, many local homeowners are still recovering — emotionally and financially.
The LIRR’s mitigation plan during summer repairs
Anticipating harsh commuting delays while infrastructure repairs are made this summer, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority released an extensive alternate transportation plan for Long Island Rail Road commuters on June 12.
Opioid charges against Merrick doctor dismissed
A federal judge on Friday dismissed the federal charges against a Merrick physician accused of illegally distributing opioid pain medication to patients.
Kennedy alumnus confirmed to state’s highest court
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday nominated Justice Paul Feinman, a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and openly gay associate justice at the State Supreme Court, to serve as an associate judge on the state Court of Appeals.
Residents oppose plan to demolish 19th century house
Despite several Rockville Centre residents’ calls to preserve a historic 19th century home at the top of an expansive Hempstead Avenue hill, the structure will likely be knocked down.
Editorial
Trump’s pullout from Paris accord is sad, so sad
The biggest problem with President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pull out of the Paris climate agreement is not that it rejects an international accord signed by 195 countries . . .
Randi Kreiss
Dear reader: Have a moment for a survey?
Of course you don’t have a moment. Neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone bad.
Alfonse D'Amato
Trumping the naysayers, there’s hope for U.S. leadership abroad
Watching the developments of the last week in Washington, D.C., has led me to both hope and fear for the near future.