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Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen announced on Thursday that she plans to run for Congress in the 4th District this fall. Kathleen Rice is not seeking re-election.

Laura Gillen announces campaign for Congress in 4th District

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen announced on Thursday that she is running for Congress in the 4th District on Thursday. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/24/22

Clockwise from top right: Skye Ostreicher, moderator, Congressman Tom Suozzi, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assemblyman Dave McDonough and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages discussed government initiatives during the coronarvirus pandemic during a Herald Inside LI webinar on Oct. 21.

Elected officials talk next steps in Nassau County

Nassau County elected officials from three levels of government spoke about issues facing the county and where to go from here on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar, “Next in Nassau,” on Oct. 21. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/23/20

It's Rep. Tom Suozzi in the 3rd C.D. primary

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat of Glen Cove, is running in a three-way primary against Melanie D’Arrigo, of Port Washington, and Michael Weinstock, of Great Neck, to retain his 3rdDistrict … more

6/12/20

Re-elect Suozzi in 3rd C.D.

Rep. Tom Suozzi has spoken of the importance of working across the aisle for a long time. After he was elected to Congress in 2016, he joined the Problem Solvers Caucus — 48 members of both parties … more

11/1/18

Puckle gun, AR-15, what’s the difference?

You knew CNN’s town hall to debate gun control — on Feb. 21, only a week after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — would devolve into absurdity when National Rifle Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch took the stage. more

3/9/18

Trump’s plain speaking makes the right points

Politicians are notorious for not always saying what’s really on their minds. So what to make of President Trump’s penchant for saying exactly what’s on his mind? more

9/28/17

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County offers patient consultations about intrauterine devices and other types of LARCs.

Among women, Trump victory fuels birth-control concerns

Samantha Spoto, a 24-year-old from Oceanside, said that she is considering using a form of birth control that “will last longer than a Trump presidency” — long-acting reversible … more

By Julie Mansmann and Nick Ciccone | 11/15/16

Re-elect Kathleen Rice in 4th C.D.

The Herald enthusiastically endorses Kathleen Rice for Congress. Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, has represented the 4th Congressional District since 2014, and we see no reason to replace her. more

11/3/16

Local reps inspired by pope’s remarks

Before Pope Francis ventured to New York last week, he started his visit in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, he spoke to members of Congress, touching on a variety of issues, including immigration and the refugee crisis, poverty and homelessness, and governing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

Students in Jean Carlson’s seventh-grade math class at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School in Bellmore said they were excited about Pope Francis’s first visit to the U.S. this week. Principal Lee Ann Graziose stood behind them.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton goes all out to welcome Pope Francis

Leeann Graziose, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Bellmore for the past 12 years, was at home when the envelope from the Diocese of Rockville Centre arrived last Friday afternoon. She … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/23/15

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