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2 days ago · The state-local governing system of New York places heavy responsibilities on local governments, and more than half of the state budget consists of aid to local government. Most of the aid is for public schools; other allocations go to welfare, health, highways, and housing and urban renewal, among other projects.
2 days ago · Since the late 20th century, the size of New York’s government has been reduced through consolidation and privatization, prompting a series of tax cuts designed to make the state more competitive economically.
1 day ago · v. t. e. John Jay (December 23 [ O.S. December 12], 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, diplomat, abolitionist, signatory of the Treaty of Paris, and a Founding Father of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1795 as the first chief justice of the United States and from 1795 to 1801 as the second governor of New York.
1 day ago · The United States is a constitutional federal republic, in which the president (the head of state and head of government), Congress, and judiciary share powers reserved to the national government, and the federal government shares sovereignty with the state governments.
5 hours ago · Alan Goldsand Obituary. With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Alan Goldsand of Old Bethpage, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Alan left this world on June 30, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
5 days ago · PLAINVIEW, NY — Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School held its 33rd annual commencement on Sunday. The Class of 2024 was led by Salutatorian Matthew Kang, who said, "Going forward, I hope...
2 days ago · In the politics of the United States, elections are held for government officials at the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, the nation's head of state, the president, is elected indirectly by the people of each state, through an Electoral College. Today, these electors almost always vote with the popular vote of their state ...
