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George Maragos, left, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Howard Weitzman for Nassau County Comptroller.

Maragos challenges Weitzman for comptroller

George Maragos, CEO of a financial services business, is challenging two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman in the race for Nassau County comptroller. Maragos said that the county’s finances have been poorly managed for the past eight years, and he believes his experience can bring needed change. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/09

Chris Browne defeated Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) in the Sept. 15 Conservative Party primary to secure the party's endorsement in November's general election.

Scannell bounced from Conservative line

Republican Chris Browne scored a stunning victory in the Conservative Party primary Sept. 15, knocking Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) off the party line by receiving 79 write-in votes, according to unofficial results provided by the county Board of Elections on Monday. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/24/09

Legislator Joe Scannell said he is standing by comments he made on Browne's alleged involvement in Tax Revolt Party petition fraud.

Browne rips Scannell’s ‘reckless accusations’

Responding angrily to comments included in last week's Herald story, "Tax Revolt Party is over for Browne in the 5th," Republican and now Conservative candidate Chris Browne said his opponent, Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), has "repeated and endorsed ... lies ... that accuse me of participation in criminal election fraud." Further angering Browne was a call from Scannell's attorney for Browne's arrest. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/24/09

Keeping tabs on sexual predators

Nassau County officials have long attempted to monitor the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders, making sure they are not near their victims' residences, schools or workplaces. Now, county probation officials are seeking to expand that oversight by requiring Level 3 offenders to wear a GPS device so that their location will be known at all times. more

Mike Russo | 9/17/09

Chris Browne will not represent voters on the Tax Revolt Party line this November. County Republicans withdrew the petition on Sept. 9 after county Democrats challenged its validity in court.

Tax Revolt Party's over for Browne in the 5th

Republican Chris Browne will have one fewer tool to use in his bid to unseat incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) come November. And if some county Democrats have their way, Browne will be fighting a legal battle over allegations of fraud as well. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/17/09

Countdown clocks, like this one just outside legislative headquarters in Mineola, would let motorists know how long it will take for a traffic light to change.

Red lights, camera, action

When Jack McCloy took his turn at the podium during the public comment session at the Sept. 9 meeting of the Nassau County Legislature, he only intended to make a suggestion for improving traffic safety at county intersections with newly installed red-light cameras. more

Mike Russo | 9/17/09

As of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of Elections had not changed a vote tally in the 5th District that Browne campaign officials said was in error. According to them, Browne received 102 votes, not 12.

Scannell bounced from Conservative line?

Republican Chris Browne appears to have scored a stunning victory in the Conservative Party primary yesterday, knocking Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) off the line after receiving 102 write-in votes, in unofficial results Wednesday. more

MIKE RUSSO and JUDY RATTNER | 9/16/09

Legislator Joe Scannell has been going door-to-door during his re-election campaign.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

By Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/11/09

Chris Browne spoke to supporters during the opening of his Republican campaign headquarters on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/10/09