Posted on March 6, 2013  by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases Following Nassau Legislature’s Approval of Divisive Map, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand Mangano Veto At final deadline for a vote, non-partisan coalition, community groups, civil rights leaders packed Legislative chambers to denounce law that divides communities and dilutes minority voting power. MINEOLA, NY — Chants of “Shame!” and...Continue Reading

Last week, New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav Shah sent a letter to Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens requesting more time to address the health issues associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking).Continue Reading