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Politically speaking, it’s a new day in Nassau County
To say that Nassau County experienced a seismic shift in its often conservative political landscape on Nov. 7 would be an understatement. more
Let’s not mess with the state Constitution
Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more
Incumbent County Legislator is being challenged by Karen Blitz in the 7th L.D.
Blitz challenges Kopel in the county’s 7th legislative district
Five-term County Legislator Howard Kopel is being opposed by Karen Blitz of Rockville Centre in the Nassau County 7th legislative district. The district includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook. more
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Once again, Albany fails to address corruption
The question is often asked of middle-school students in social studies classes: How does a bill become a law? Well, in New York, in too many cases, it doesn’t. more
Norma Gonsalves delivered a speech at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum's ribbon cutting in Uniondale on March 31.
Norma Gonsalves will not seek re-election this November
After serving on the County Legislature for 20 years, Norma Gonsalves, Nassau’s presiding officer, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-election this November. more
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Nassau County will borrow $2.1 million to tear down the blighted building at 175 Roger Ave. in Inwood.
Demolishing a community eyesore
For roughly 28 years, the property at 175 Roger Ave. in Inwood has been abandoned. more
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Legislature passes plan NIFA vowed to reject
The County Legislature on Monday took steps to close a $70 million-plus budget deficit that will all but ensure that the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, the state-appointed board that controls the county’s finances, will reject the spending plan and may step in with its own sweeping cuts. more
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Freshmen set out to prove themselves in 9th S.D., 20th A.D.
For the first time in nearly three decades, the residents of the 9th Senate District and the 20th Assembly District will have freshmen legislators representing them in Albany, with the re-election of Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and the election of novice lawmaker Melissa “Missy” Miller of Atlantic Beach. more
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Post-election, let’s shift our focus to local issues
I too am thankful that the presidential election has come and gone. As the dust settles, there has never been a better time for our local leaders to get down to business . . . more
This year, every vote counts
Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, but it won’t be just to decide the next president. Many other federal, state, county and local seats are . . . more
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