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Republican presidential contender John Kasich, the Ohio governor since 2011, made his first Long Island appearance ahead of the April 19 GOP primary at Hofstra University on Monday. Photo by Scott Brinton/Herald Life

Maureen O’Brien, a 37-year Sunday school teacher from Bethpage, knows the date when Republican presidential contender John Kasich won her over: Feb. 6. Kasich, 63, Ohio’s governor since … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/16

A brokered convention would damage the GOP

And then there were three. A week ago Tuesday, the field for the Republican presidential primary shrank by one . . . more

3/25/16

Republicans are allowing Trump to wreck their party

Having been in politics a long time, I have seen a lot of politicians, political groups and minor parties rise to the top and then fall faster than a comet in the night sky. In almost every case I could mention . . . more

3/25/16

Bernie and Hillary, all red, white and blue

I’m no Lady Gaga, but I felt like bursting into “The Star-Spangled Banner” as I watched the Democratic debate last Thursday night. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton were going at it: strong, smart, tough and aggressive. more

2/19/16

Long Island Muslim Society leaders said that interfaith services at the East Meadow mosque, like the one they hosted on June 22, bring community members of various faiths together.

Recapturing the narrative

Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/17/15

Enough already with the GOP crazy talk

I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of all the Republican crazy talk. Summer’s long over. The Iowa Caucuses are Feb. 1. It’s time for the GOP to . . . more

11/19/15

Keith Lebowitz is challenging incumbent Denise Ford for Nassau County's Fourth Legislative District.

Ford, Lebowitz face off in county’s 4th Legislative District

Denise Ford, who has served in the Nassau County Legislature for 12 years, is being challenged for another two-year term by fellow Long Beach resident Keith Lebowitz. Election Day is Nov. 3. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/14/15

C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Sixth District sees two newcomers

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Claudia Borecky and Steve Rhoads are running for Nassau County's 19th Legislative District.

Rhoads, Borecky vie for 19th District seat

Claudia Borecky, a Nassau County Board of Elections worker and president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association, is challenging Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads for the 19th District seat this November. more

By Scott Brinton and Brian Racow | 10/9/15

Trump. Will. Not. Be. President.

I absolutely regret having to write another column about Donald Trump. But after reviewing the latest utterings by the candidate, I am compelled to offer at least one more analysis . . . more

8/19/15

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