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How not to make a mountain out of a molehill

Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat. more

5/25/23

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

Election season is sooner than you think

Many voters may believe election season gets under way in early fall and ends on Election Day in November. That’s the way it might have been . . . more

4/7/22

Early voting runs through Oct. 31 at 17 sites across Nassau County, including the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club.

Early voting begins Oct. 23, Lawrence club a site

Early voting gets underway on Oct. 23 stretches through Oct. 31 at 17 sites across Nassau County, including the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway in Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/22/21

Election season is upon us once again — vote!

Each election season, we invite political candidates to the Heralds' Garden City office for an hour-long meeting to hear their ideas and views before deciding whom we will endorse. This year will be no different. more

9/23/21

The Nassau County Board of Elections confirmed the Hewlett Harbor elections results and incumbents, Mayor Mark Weiss and Trustees Ken Kornblau and Tom Cohen, won the two-year terms.

Board of Elections confirms Hewlett Harbor election results

After a contentious election which saw the mayorals post and two trustee seats up for grabs, the Nassau County Board of Elections officially confirmed the results of the contested race in the Village of … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 10/2/20

The Hewlett Harbor election lawsuit went against the petitioners, while the Lawrence case, above, was rendered moot.

Lawrence election lawsuit rendered moot

In dual court actions, the challengers in the Hewlett Harbor and Lawrence village elections are claiming illegal activities by the opponents and village officials. more

By Jeff Bessen By Matthew Ferremi | 9/9/20

The bill co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky would provide voters who do not want to rely on the mail service an additional option to return their absentee ballots within their county or city of residence.

Kaminsky to co-sponsor senate bill establishing absentee ballot drop-off locations

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) is co-sponsoring legislation that would authorize local state Boards of Election to establish absentee ballot drop-off locations. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 8/25/20

How a virus upended the Democratic primary

The June New York state primary produced many shocking results, but stories calling the election results a major shift to the left by the Democratic Party are just plain false. more

8/8/20

Danielle Portillo and Danny Amaya filled out the voter registration papers at the Five Towns Community Center on Oct. 8.

Five Towns Hispanic Association hosts voter registration drive

The Five Towns Hispanic Association hoped to take advantage of schools and businesses being closed on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, by hosting a voter registration event at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Oct. 8. On Nov. 6, New Yorkers can vote in state and federal races, however, Oct. 12 is the deadline for voters to register. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/10/18

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