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At Hempstead Town Hall, protesters called for a moratorium on cell-phone antennas
Protesters call for cell-antenna moratorium
Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1:57 p.m. Protesters from various parts of Nassau County rallied outside Town of Hempstead Hall on Tuesday morning before a town meeting, calling for a moratorium on the installation of cell-phone antennas and towers around Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh. more
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When will the unions wake up?
Once again, New York state’s two biggest enemies — the ravenous unions and the legislators who are afraid to vote against them — have reared their ugly heads. Love him or hate him, let’s give our lame duck governor, David Paterson, credit for taking a stand. more
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Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick, far right, at the New York in China Center in December.
What's up with Freeport's incinerator plans?
The question of how involved Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick has been in talks with the Chinese Zhondge Group to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport has been a point of concern among local residents since news of the proposal broke last month. more
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You may be the cure for Albany’s ills
A year ago, Long Island legislators dismissed Albany as the home of a government not of the people, but of “three men in a room.” And that wasn’t the first time that criticism was leveled; it’s been a perennial complaint. But now we’re lucky if we can get that many in a room, and even luckier if we know which three they are. more
Jeff Toback
Toback’s term draws to a close
Jeff Toback is leaving office next month, but the five-term county legislator is assuring the community that he is not going anywhere, and will continue to remain active in civic life. Toback also says he is not ruling out another run for elective office should the opportunity more
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Howard Kopel
Meet your new legislator
On Jan. 1, Howard Kopel, a self-described “recovering lawyer” and businessman, replaced 10-year incumbent Jeff Toback in the Nassau County Legislature, representing the 7th Legislative District, which includes parts of Oceanside and Island Park. more
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Howard Kopel, right, was congratulated by Town Councilman Anthony Santino following the announcements of their Election Day victories.
Kopel ready to help lead
Howard Kopel, the 7th District legislator-elect, said he hopes to follow through on the promises he made on the campaign trail during his first term in office to help combat a struggling economy and keep businesses and people in Nassau County. more
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Denise Ford faces no opposition in the 4th Legislative District.
Ford runs unopposed once again
Some Nassau County legislators govern districts that are considered “safe,” meaning they consist mostly of voters registered with that legislator’s party, almost ensuring his or her re-election. And then there is District 4, represented by Denise Ford. more
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Howard Kopel will only be on the Republican and Conservative lines on the Nov. 3 ballot after his petitions to be listed on the Tax Revolt Party line were denied.
Court rules Tax Revolt Party petitions invalid
Republican legislative candidate Howard Kopel’s attempt to gain another ballot line in the Nov. 3 election was thwarted on Sept. 30 when a referee in Nassau County Supreme Court invalidated his petition for the newly created Tax Revolt Party. more
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Meet the candidates
The public is invited to the League of Women Voters' candidates forum on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. Details... more
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