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Judge lauds Nassau, Suffolk for cutting case backlogs

New York's Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said judges are "working smarter, more effectively and more efficiently."

Gillen calls for investigation of secret recordings
In the recordings, sanitation workers allege they pay bribes to get on better trash collection routes.
Rice calls for tougher gun law for domestic abusers
A bipartisan bill would give federal grants to states for updating a background database.
Bellone has $1.6 million to Kennedy's $235,000
Bellone's largest donation came from the Suffolk PBA, while Kennedy's biggest was from the Suffolk GOP.
Asian American council seeks apology from Bynoe
Nassau's Asian American council called on Legis. Siela Bynoe to apologize for "her antagonism towards the Asian community."
Oyster Bay budget spurs literal give-and-take
Supervisor Joseph Saladino's office filed the new budget on time -- but then immediately took it back.
In LI municipal government jobs, it pays to be a man
A yearlong Newsday analysis of payroll records for more than 31,000 municipal workers found a gender pay gap.
1:52 WATCH NOW Task force report on opioid epidemic: Focus on 'root cause'
On Thursday, a Nassau County task force released a new report recommending that officials focus on preventing the "root cause" of the ...
Suffolk lawmakers honor former Newsday reporter
Rick Brand was commended for being "an independent voice for readers" during a Suffolk Legislature ceremony.
Senators urge 'conditional' state approval of gas pipeline
They say an independent body must first determine that an additional gas supply is needed.
Curran vetoes Nassau assessment 'bill of rights'
The Nassau County executive, a Democrat, had derided the GOP-backed legislation as a political stunt.