Women Honored for Service to Communities

Fifteen women were honored Saturday as Women of Distinction for their contributions to causes in their communities. State Sen. Jim Gaughran sponsored the awards ceremony at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. “We applaud them for being these incredible role models and leaders,” Gaughran said. “Thy Read More …

Parkland Victim’s Family On Hand for ‘Red Flag’ Bill Signing

Gov. Cuomo signed a “red flag” bill Monday that allows for confiscation of guns from people determined by courts to be an extreme risk to themselves or others. Linda Beigel Schulman and her husband, Michael Schulman, of Dix Hills attended the signing ceremony in memory Read More …

Gaughran Seeks Nominations for ‘Women of Distinction’

State Sen. Jim Gaughran is accepting nominations for  his ‘Women of Distinction’ honor. The awards ceremony will be held Saturday, March 23 at noon at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. The office will be accepting nominations for local residents to nominate friends, co-workers and neighborhood Read More …

Federal Workers Could Get Extension on Paying Property Taxes

Federal workers hurt by the 35-day government shutdown may be able to win an extension on paying their property taxes under a bill awaiting Gov. Cuomo’s signature. State Sen. James Gaughran, who cosponsored the bill, and Huntington Receiver of Taxes Jillian Guthman said  Thursday that Read More …

Parkland Victim’s Family in Albany as New Gun Bills Pass

  State Sen. Jim Gaughran and Assemblyman Steve Stern hosted Linda Beigel Schulman and her husband, Michael Schulman, as the Senate honored her son, Scott, who was killed at the Parkland school massacre last year. Assemblyman Steve Stern with Linda Beigel They were in Albany on Read More …