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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

Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.

An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra

The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more

Andrew Hackmack with video by Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

Redistricting commission is a must

In 2004, New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the performance — or should we say the underperformance — of the New York State Legislature. The report’s first … more

11/12/10

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

Nicolosi is the choice in the 21st Assembly District

Replacing popular state Assemblyman Thomas Alfano in the 21st District will be no small feat. Alfano has been highly visible in the community for the past 15 years, and has always taken the time to … more

10/27/10

Ra, Nicolosi vie for Alfano's Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. Getting the nod … more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Pat Nicolosi, Democrat, and Ed Ra, Republican.

Ra, Nicolosi battle for Alfano’s Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Foes will face off in primary for Alfano's seat

Their battle for the ballot overshadowed much of the race between Patrick Nicolosi and Mimi Pierre Johnson, Elmont civic leaders vying for the Democratic nod in the primary election to replace outgoing Assemblyman Tom Alfano in November. more

Lee Landor and Andrew Hackmack | 9/3/10

Derek Donnelly, left, president of the Merrick Gables Association, joined Pat Nicolosi, second from left, of Elmont, candidate for the 21st Assembly District, at the 'Fair Elections Now Rally' last week.

Civic leader, candidate question election process

Derek Donnelly, president of the Merrick Gables Association, teamed up with Pat Nicolosi, a Democrat from Elmont and candidate for the 21st District Assembly, to lead a rally in front of the Nassau County Board of Elections building in Mineola last Thursday to protest "unfair election practices by political parties." more

David Weingrad | 8/12/10

The governor, the lawmakers and the budget

June will go down in history as the month in which Governor Paterson divorced himself from his uneasy relationship with the state Legislature and took over all of its powers and duties in order to … more

Jerry Kremer | 7/14/10

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