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2022: 10.1% of Nassau County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Nassau Standard | May 27, 2024

Nassau County universities had 10.1% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending May 25?

By Nassau Standard | May 27, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Nassau County in week ending May 25

By Nassau Standard | May 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nassau County: 116 fewer active licenses to practice law in April than previous month

By Nassau Standard | May 24, 2024

There were 116 fewer active legal licenses in Nassau County in April compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Republican senators propose bills following Harvey Weinstein conviction reversal

By Nassau Standard | May 23, 2024

New York State Senators Steve Rhoads, Anthony Palumbo, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and members of the Senate Republican Conference introduced legislation on Tuesday aimed at addressing loopholes that led to the New York State Court of Appeals overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction.

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Lawmakers push back against new fire department regulations amid closure concerns

By Nassau Standard | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON — Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today led a bipartisan letter urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to extend the public comment period for its newly proposed Emergency Response Standard. The Representatives aim to protect fire departments from expanded regulations that could lead to the closure of volunteer departments nationwide.

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Proposed bill offers free college tuition for NY emergency service volunteers

By Nassau Standard | May 23, 2024

(ALBANY, NY) - On May 23, 2024, Senator Steven Rhoads (R-Bellmore), Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), and a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a plan to enhance the recruitment of emergency service volunteers in New York. The proposed bill (S.9033) aims to offer free SUNY, CUNY, or community college tuition to active volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, and auxiliary police officers.

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Rep. D’Esposito introduces bill to increase penalties for assaults on prison officers

By Nassau Standard | May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024 – This afternoon, U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) introduced the “Safer Prisons Act of 2024.” This legislation serves as the House of Representatives' companion to Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) legislation of the same name. If adopted, this legislation would double the maximum term of imprisonment for those convicted of assaulting a federal Bureau of Prisons correctional officer.

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Rep. D'Esposito introduces legislation targeting organized retail crime

By Nassau Standard | May 22, 2024

U.S. Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) hosted a roundtable this week with industry leaders, lawmakers, and law enforcement to study and discuss the increasing threat of organized retail crime (ORC) on Long Island, in the United States, and globally.

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Curran secures $150K grant for new Rockville Centre ambulance

By Nassau Standard | May 22, 2024

Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st A.D.) announced today that he has secured a $150,000 state grant to purchase a new ambulance for Rockville Centre.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending May 18?

By Nassau Standard | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Suozzi votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Nassau Standard | May 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Legislation proposed by NY Senate Republicans aims to curb campus antisemitism

By Nassau Standard | May 21, 2024

On Wednesday, May 15, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, along with Senators Bill Weber and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences, announced the introduction of several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the increase in antisemitism on college campuses throughout New York State.

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Curran announces successful pet food drive benefiting Long Island Cares

By Nassau Standard | May 21, 2024

Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st A.D.) announced the success of his pet food drive. In total, over 420 pounds of pet food were donated, which will be given to Long Island Cares to help pets in need.

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New bills aim to close loopholes after Weinstein conviction overturned

By Nassau Standard | May 21, 2024

Albany, NY - New York State Senators Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony Palumbo, Steve Rhoads, and members of the Senate Republican Conference introduced legislation today aimed at addressing loopholes that led to the Court of Appeals overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction.

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Nassau County had 11,001 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April

By Nassau Standard | May 20, 2024

There were 11,001 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Nassau County as of April, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By Nassau Standard | May 20, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Nassau County in week ending May 18

By Nassau Standard | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 11

By Nassau Standard | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.