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Town should seize redistricting opportunity

In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate. more

2/28/13

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

Incumbent State Sen. Kemp Hannon holds a comfortable lead over challenger Ryan Cronin in the 6th Senatorial District

East Meadow incumbents lead as election results pour in

As of Wednesday afternoon, East Meadow incumbents were leading their respective races. But thousands of votes still need to be counted as a result of voting machine malfunctions. more

David Weingrad and Alex Costello | 11/7/12

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Leg. Francis X. Becker, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, challenger Frank Scaturro will vie for the 4th Congressional seat.

State, federal seats up for grabs next month

Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/4/12

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

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

Thomas McKevitt, left, and Thomas Devaney will square off in November for the 17th Assembly District seat.

Local candidates tackle topic of Albany reform

Dysfunction and reform. With Albany the main topic of conversation, those two words were used readily and often at Meet the Candidates Night on Sept. 29 in the East Meadow Public Library. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/6/10

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