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Hempstead board must allow election debate

One Republican Town Board member endorsed and another offered support for Laura Gillen, a Democrat, when she was elected Hempstead supervisor last November, so she — and most voters — were hoping for . . . more

8/16/18

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Tony Santino and Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen

Town supervisor-elect calls on Santino to resign

Town of Hempstead Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen held a news conference on the steps of Town Hall last Thursday to lambaste outgoing Supervisor Tony Santino’s plans to enact a contract amendment that would prohibit future termination of civil service employees, except for cause. That is, no layoffs would be allowed. more

By Nadya Nataly and Scott Brinton | 12/12/17

Election message: drain the swamp, stop the alligator fights!

It’s said that every election has consequences. True enough. And some elections also carry a message. While the consequences of last week’s elections . . . more

11/16/17

Let’s not mess with the state Constitution

Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more

10/19/17

Incumbent Nasrin Ahmad, left, will face off against newcomer Sylvia Cabana for the seat of Hempstead Town clerk.

Cabana challenges Ahmad for Hempstead town clerk

In a township of 750,000 people, the Town of Hempstead clerk is responsible for handling records as mundane as a parking permit and as momentous as a marriage license. Immigration attorney Sylvia … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/17/17

Cabana challenges Ahmad for Hempstead town clerk

In a township of 750,000 people, the Town of Hempstead clerk is responsible for handling records as mundane as a parking permit and as momentous as a marriage license. Immigration attorney Sylvia … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/17/17

It’s a new day for area Democrats

My political career started in the early 1960s, when I was a young reporter and then a speechwriter for political candidates. My hometown of Long Beach was one of only two Democratic areas . . . more

9/7/17

Special elections sent a special message to both parties

The recent special congressional elections should send a signal to both parties. The outcomes weren’t really surprising, because the seats were held by Republicans . . . more

6/29/17

Baldwin election and budget vote results announced

The results have come in for the Board of Education and school budget vote. more

5/26/17

Norma Gonsalves delivered a speech at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum's ribbon cutting in Uniondale on March 31.

Norma Gonsalves will not seek re-election this November

After serving on the County Legislature for 20 years, Norma Gonsalves, Nassau’s presiding officer, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-election this November. more

By Stephany Reyes | 5/18/17