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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

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Kaminsky’s ‘clean conscience’ pledge

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

It’s long past time for a minimum-wage increase

Seven years ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers marked the beginning of a devastating recession that hurt New York families more than most. On paper, Long Island’s economy seems to have bounced back from the Great Recession. It now boasts . . . more

10/22/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

Schumer swears Kaminsky into Assembly

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

Ellen Weisenberg, left, Todd Kaminsky and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg at Billy's Beach Cafe on Tuesday.

Kaminsky wins State Assembly race

Long Beach resident Todd Kaminsky won the majority of votes in his State Assembly bid on Tuesday, and was called the new “shining star” of Albany by Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/5/14

Odd-year elections don't get the respect they deserve

Election Day is officially behind us, and absent any real close races followed by recounts, the serious contests are over. more

11/7/13

Town should seize redistricting opportunity

In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate. more

2/28/13

Thank you, Legislator Ford

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, left, and his Republican challenger, Dr. David Sussman, fielded residents’ questions in a debate at the Long Beach Public Library on Oct. 18.

Weisenberg, 20th A.D. challenger Sussman go head to head

Harvey Weisenberg, a Democrat from Long Beach and the incumbent state assemblyman in the 20th District, squared off against Republican challenger Dr. David Sussman, a physician from Lawrence, in a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/26/12

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