Randi F. Marshall

Tthe financially strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority isn't spending a dime on it.

The MTA board is expected to see the report before its next committee and board meetings - scheduled for the week of July 22

Multiple sources familiar with the project tell The Point that there is nothing standing in the way of Belmont's redevelopment timetable.

Labor leaders, meanwhile, consider the collapse of the deal – which seemed like it was nearly done as of Wednesday morning – a big loss.

Getting to a deal will likely come down to the wire.

The bill would prohibit eviction except in specific, limited circumstances. 

Anti-vaxxers are trying to stop a bill that would end the ability of parents to claim a religious exemption to stop their children from getting shots.

The data released Friday emerged from a survey conducted by nextLI, a new Newsday initiative that produces non-partisan research and data analysis to spur conversation about issues important to Long Island.

The bill's Assembly sponsor, Jeffrey Dinowitz of the Bronx told The Point on Thursday that he is "trying to round up the votes" on the committee.

State Sen. Kevin Thomas is a co-sponsor on a bill that would lift the state's religious exemption on vaccination.