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My political career started in the early 1960s, when I was a young reporter and then a speechwriter for political candidates. My hometown of Long Beach was one of only two Democratic areas . . . more

9/7/17

Woodsburgh village has a three-way race for two trustee seats. From left Jake Harman, Gary Goffner and Jeff Smith.

Contested trustee race in Woodsburgh village

The possible development of a country club is coloring the village trustee race in Woodsburgh on June 20, and there was a failed candidate petition in Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/1/17

New York really, really needs early voting

Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . . more

11/17/16

Albany must regain the public’s trust

We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . . more

1/28/16

Close the LLC loophole now

South Shore residents should be proud of the many fine elected officials who represent them on their village and school boards and in Mineola, Albany and Washington. But there have been notorious clunkers . . . more

5/28/15

So much for sunlight

"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

Norma Gonsalves, at left following her 2013 re-election, has been the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature since 2012.

State confirms Gonsalves missed campaign filings

The New York State Board of Elections acknowledged on Feb. 6 that Norma Gonsalves, the Nassau County Legislature’s presiding officer, repeatedly failed to make required campaign finance filings dating back to 2006. more

By David Weingrad | 2/4/15

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, is accused of systematic fraud by his former law firm in State Supreme Court filings.

Denenberg accused in elaborate fraud scheme; drops out of Senate race

The former law firm of Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg is suing him in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, seeking $3.6 million in damages. The firm alleges that Denenberg systemically and fraudulently overbilled a client to the tune of $2.3 million over eight years, and sought a 25 percent annual bonus from the firm based, at least in part, on those billings. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/23/14

A promising start on government corruption comes to a disappointing end

As part of the budget deal hammered out by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office and the State Legislature last week, Cuomo dissolved the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption . . . more

4/17/14

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

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