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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been named a special prosecutor to investigate charges that former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused four women.

Nassau County D.A. named special prosecutor in Eric Schneiderman probe

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been appointed as a special prosecutor by Governor Cuomo to lead an investigation into allegations that former State Attorney General Eric … more

By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins | 5/9/18

Bellmorite to challenge Rice for congressional seat

A retired Nassau County corrections officer will challenge two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice for her 4 th District seat in the June Democratic Primary. more

By Erik Hawkins | 2/22/18

Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher in the Malverne School District, with Rep. Kathleen Rice last week after she introduced the Teachers and Parents at the Table Act in Washington, D.C.

Bringing parents and teachers to the federal table

Ten years ago, Howard T. Herber Middle School teacher Marguerite Izzo found herself in the office of U.S. Sen. Carolyn McCarthy and began recounting her observations stemming from the No Child Left Behind Act. As she was talking, McCarthy yelled for an aide to grab a notebook and start writing. “I couldn’t believe someone cared,” said Izzo, adding that this was the beginning of legislation to involve teachers in writing federal education policy. “The legislation was introduced two or three times, but never got off the ground,” Izzo said. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/27/17

Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood

House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more

1/26/17

Repeal and replace the ACA? Not so fast, Mr. Trump.

In his news conference last Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act quickly and simultaneously. Even without a new president, Congress last week . . . more

1/19/17

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County staff members offer services at the Hempstead Health Center as well as at the organization’s facilities in Massapequa and Glen Cove.

Nassau Planned Parenthood braces for possible federal defunding

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County’s staff and supporters said that they are concerned that the Republican-majority chambers of Congress will soon move to strip health centers affiliated with … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/17/17

Rice victorious in 4th C.D.

Democratic 4th District Congresswoman Kathleen Rice joined several other incumbents in holding on to her seat in Tuesday night’s election, narrowly fending off a challenge from Republican former Marine David Gurfein. more

11/9/16

Re-elect Kathleen Rice in 4th C.D.

The Herald enthusiastically endorses Kathleen Rice for Congress. Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, has represented the 4th Congressional District since 2014, and we see no reason to replace her. more

11/3/16

Gurfein challenges Rice in race for 4th Dist. congressional seat

The race for the 4th Congressional District pits Republican challenger David Gurfein against Democratic incumbent Kathleen Rice for the seat. more

By Daine Taylor | 10/31/16

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