News by Joseph T. Burns
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Can Andrew Cuomo be the "Comeback Kid?"
The Democratic primary for New York City mayor is on June 24, and should he enter the race, Andrew Cuomo, like his competitors, would need to begin the arduous process of collecting petition signatures on February 25.
Guest Editorial: Do Not Let Illegal Immigrants Vote
After suffering losses in State Supreme Court and at the Appellate Division, supporters of the New York City law to allow illegal immigrants and noncitizens to vote in local elections filed their notice of appeal with New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Horses heeling children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.