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The voters spoke: They want an end to corruption

Only 20 percent of Long Islanders voted in last week’s election, but they made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: They were sick of the corruption that has plagued politics at all levels of government. more

11/12/15

Power to the people –– Nassau elects Singas

In a good year, many, if not most, Nassau County voters are cynical about local politics. Two powerful machines, led by the major political parties, exercise tight control over . . . more

11/12/15

Photos Courtesy Long Beach Chamber of Commerce County Legislator Denise Ford, far left, Merchant of the Year-recipient Brian Bergman, Chairman of the Board Michael Kerr and Chamber President Mark Tannenbaum at last Sunday’s annual dinner dance.

L.B. Chamber hosts 52nd annual dinner dance

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce held its 52nd annual dinner dance at the Sands at Atlantic Beach last Sunday. With more than 450 people in attendance, the chamber honored U.S. Rep. Kathleen … more

11/4/15

U.S. Rep. Rice is the chamber’s Woman of the Year.

L.B. Chamber to hold its dinner dance Nov. 1

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will its 52nd annual Dinner Dance at the Sands at Atlantic Beach on Sunday, Nov. 1. This year’s honorees feature a group of special individuals from the Long … more

10/29/15

We need a bipartisan solution to gun violence

The recent mass shooting at a community college in Oregon has sparked a renewed debate about whether Congress can and should act to help prevent gun violence. It’s a debate we’re all familiar with . . . more

10/15/15

Kate Murray is the proven leader Nassau County needs

On Nov. 3, the voters of Nassau County will elect a new district attorney for the first time since 2005. I’m supporting Kate Murray, because . . . more

10/15/15

Matthew Ern/Herald Event organizer Marcus Tinker, far left, acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, City Manager Jack Schnirman, City Council candidate Anissa Moore and Martin Luther King Center Chairman James Hodge at last week’s job fair.

Hundreds come to job fair at MLK Center

In the interest of combating local unemployment, the Long Beach Martin Luther King Center partnered with a number of neighborhood organizations, government agencies and city officials to host a job … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/1/15

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

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice spoke out against the clawbacks at a press conference in Long Beach in July at the home of Liz Treston on Wyoming Avenue.

FEMA abandons clawbacks on Sandy victims

In what local officials and advocates are calling a win for Hurricane Sandy victims, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Wednesday that any additional flood insurance … more

9/17/15

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

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