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Chuck Schumer, left, is facing challenger Jay Townsend.

Schumer-Townsend New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer, is running for his third six-year term this November. The Democrat from Brooklyn is being challenged by Republican Jay Townsend, … more

10/27/10

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper is being challenged for her 18th Assembly District seat by retired cop Derek Partee.

Race for the 18th Assembly District seat

Albeit quietly, the race for the 18th Assembly District seat, currently held by Hempstead Democrat Earlene Hooper, is on. The 22-year incumbent is facing Republican challenger Derek Partee, a retired … more

Lee Landor | 10/20/10

George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

Bryan Sescila of Baldwin returned to the racing circuit at Riverhead after a three-year absence and plans to run full-time in 2011.

Baldwin's Eriksen adds to racing success

Relegated to the back of the 10-car Late Model feature at Riverhead Raceway last Saturday night after what a NASCAR official deemed "rough riding" during the third lap, Peter "Buzzy" Eriksen had his … more

TONY BELLISSIMO | 7/30/10

Our children don’t deserve to be sold out

Last week, the biggest loser wasn’t Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley or the Democratic Party or President Obama. The biggest losers were New York schoolchildren, who were sold out by the state Legislature in favor of the tremendously powerful teachers unions. more

Al D'Amato | 1/29/10

Health care, an issue of race and riches

Throughout the long, at times agonizing health reform debate, conservatives and insurance-industry lobbyists have argued that we don’t need a public insurance plan to compete with private insurers. more

Scott Brinton | 11/26/09

2009 judicial races

The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court. more

Stephen J. Bronner, Ariella Monti, Sari Zeidler | 10/29/09

Getting out while the getting is good

President Obama is asking Gov. David Paterson, a fellow Democrat, to withdraw from the governor’s race, according to The New York Times. Paterson should consider obliging. As a matter of fact, why bother waiting until 2010? He should consider stepping down now. more

Scott Brinton | 9/24/09

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