In the special election to succeed former State Assemblywoman Melissa "Missy" Miller, Republican Ari Brown defeated fellow Cedarhurst resident David Lobl, a Democrat, 4,667 to 2,413 in the special election that included nine days of early voting.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/7/22
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The battle to succeed Melissa “Missy” Miller in the Assembly kicks off what appears to be a much busier-than-usual off-year election year — when there is no presidential race — with fellow Cedarhurst residents Ari Brown and David Lobl facing off in a special election.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/30/22
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Cedarhurst Deputy Mayor Ari Brown, a Republican, announces he will run in the April 7 special election for former 20th District Assemblywoman Melissa "Missy" Miller’s vacant seat.
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By Lisa Margaria
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3/9/22
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As a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul?
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1/27/22
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The war on local school boards, teaching and history is escalating as conservative activists and Republican politicians prepare for the 2022 congressional midterm elections.
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By Alan Singer
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12/23/21
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre.
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8/12/21
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The general public has little or no idea how government works. Citizens may go to a town, city council or village board meeting, but they’re usually there for a brief visit about some neighborhood issue . . .
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6/24/21
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As of midnight on election night, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for Congress and the State Legislature tricky, if not …
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By Scott Brinton and Matthew Ferremi
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11/4/20
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In an election that took place during a pandemic and saw a record-breaking amount of voters cast mail-in ballots nationwide, incumbent Republican Melissa “Missy” Miller defeated Democrat …
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By Matthew Ferremi
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11/4/20
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During her four terms in the State Assembly, representing the 22nd District, Democrat Michaelle Solages, of Elmont, has been a tireless advocate for working families. She has not only been a constant …
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10/27/20
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