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Replace appointments with special elections

Interpreting the U.S. Constitution and applying the results to today’s America is like taking a tired and hungry toddler to a Disney store — no matter how many times you give in, the youngster will never be happy. more

8/17/23

The new golf and tennis pros were introduced at the Jan. 13 meeting. From left were Trustees Michael Fragin and Jeff Landy, golf pro john Morrison, LY&CC General Manager Cory Menking, Mayor Alex Edelman, tennis pro Strate Krstevski, and Trustees Paris Popack and Eli Kutner.

Lawrence approves new term limits for mayor

The mayor’s position in Lawrence village is now synced in similar fashion with the trustees as the board approved new term limits for the top executive post by a vote of 5-0 after a public hearing at the Jan. 13 meeting. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/20/22

Vote ‘yes’ on a constitutional convention

On Nov. 7, New York voters will decide whether a state constitutional convention should be held. By law, every 20 years . . . more

10/26/17

Listening to what the candidates have to say

Twenty-two days before Election Day, Nov. 8, a half dozen candidates from three political races spoke on several issues at the forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Nassau that took place at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett on Oct. 19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/26/16

Village of Lawrence incumbents, Trustee Irving Langer, left, Deputy Mayor C. Simon Felder, center, and Mayor Martin Oliner are running for re-election unopposed.

Village elections on June 17

In the villages of Lawrence, Woodsburgh, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Bay Park and Hewlett Neck, residents could go to the polls on June 17 to elect and re-elect trustees. This year, there are no challengers for all the two-year terms, except one in Atlantic Beach. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/2/14

The Lawrence village board approved term limits for trustees. From left on the dais were Trustees Michael Fragin and C. Simon Felder, Mayor Marion Oliner and Trustees Michael Fragin and Irving Langer.

Lawrence sets trustee term limits

Following much debate — including three board meetings and two public hearings — the Village of Lawrence approved term limits for trustees at the Feb. 6 meeting by a vote of 3-1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/12/14

Lawrence village is considering approving term limits for its trustees. A proposal for six straight years was revised to four consecutive two-year terms at the Jan. 9 board meeting.

Lawrence village reconsiders term limits for trustees

A proposed resolution that would establish term limits for trustees in the Village of Lawrence is being revised after a public hearing at the Jan. 9 board meeting that produced more debate between the trustees than the public created. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/15/14

Lawrence’s village board will hold a public hearing on limiting the term of trustees to six consecutive years.

Lawrence considers term limits for trustees

The Village of Lawrence’s Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at the Jan. 9 meeting to discuss limiting the election or appointment of a trustee to the board to six consecutive years. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/18/13

A Legislature desperately in need of reform

Gov. David Paterson made no friends in Albany with his State of the State address last week. In it he outlined a series of ethics and campaign reforms under what he called the Reform Albany Act — aimed primarily at what many say is a dysfunctional Legislature. more

1/14/10

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