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Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont) and Elmont Library Trustee Tammie Williams questioned the wisdom of installing video lottery terminals at Belmont Park.

Local politicians and community leaders descended on the main entrance to Belmont Park, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, on Dec. 10 to voice their concerns about the possible installation of video … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/15/15

Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, was re-elected in the 13th District.

Nassau County Legislature incumbents re-elected

There were no surprises in the 19 races for Nassau County Legislature on Election Day, with all incumbents securing re-election. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/4/15

Voters return Ford, Curran and Kopel to the Legislature, Santino wins

Nassau County Republican Legislator Denise Ford has retained her 4th District seat in the Nassau County Legislature by a vote of 6,943 to 4,311 for her challenger, Democrat Keith Lebowitz. Ford has … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 11/4/15

Re-elect Carrie Solages in 3rd L.D.

Incumbent Carrie Solages is a visible legislator for the 3rd District, appearing at community events, hosting tax workshops and working with residents to address their concerns. He deserves to be re-elected. more

10/29/15

C. William Gaylor, left, and Jim Paymar.

Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

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

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

Elections are local this year

The next district attorney of Nassau County will be chosen in a little more than a month, the marquee race on this year’s Election Day ballot. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide on candidates in numerous town and county races. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/23/15

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

Nassau County is moving toward reassessing property values, which the county has not updated for five years. The reassessment would likely affect property owners’ taxes.

Nassau to ‘thaw’ assessments

After five years in which Nassau County has not reassessed property values, the county is moving toward refiguring all Nassau properties’ worth for 2019-20. The eventual reassessment could lead to higher property-tax bills for some residents, according to one expert. more

By Brian Racow | 6/10/15