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This primary day, there’s a lot on the line

For the first time since the bad old days of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, some New York voters will be able to vote twice on the same day. But this year, on Primary Day, it will be legal. more

4/7/16

Former President Bill Clinton endorsed State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, who is running against Republican hopeful Chris McGrath for an open seat in the State Senate.

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary in Elmont

Two weeks before New York’s presidential primary and special election for the 9th State Senate District seat, former President Bill Clinton visited Elmont on Tuesday to campaign for his wife, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, saying that she was the right choice over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who is also seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination. more

By Ben Strack | 4/5/16

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

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for supporting lawmakers accepting outside income.

McGrath, Kaminsky at odds over outside income

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky called out Republican opponent Chris McGrath last week for his support of lawmakers accepting outside income, as the race for the vacant 9th Senate District seat heads to the home stretch with three weeks before the special election on April 19. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Mimi Pierre Johnson, a community organizer for New York Communities for Change and resident of Elmont, accused Chris McGrath, right, and his campaign of disseminating “racist, fear-mongering literature.”

McGrath confronts protesters outside office

When a group of protesters led by civil rights attorney Fred Brewington gathered outside the law office of State Senate candidate Chris McGrath Thursday morning, the Republican hopeful defended himself amid calls that he drop out of the race, saying the outcry was politically motivated. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Chris McGrath, pictured announcing his run for State Senate in February, has agreed to a News12 debate but has turned down a number of local candidates forums. Jeff Bessen/Herald

McGrath turns down local candidates forums

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages commended State Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky for publicly denouncing OTB’s plan for VLTs at Belmont Park. Steve Smirti/Herald

Dozens rally against VLTs at Belmont

Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island. The rally, organized by the … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/29/16

State should mandate GMO labeling

Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . . more

3/24/16

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted with this son Adam of corruption earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, Above, Skelos and son leaving court after their conviction.

Convicted majority leader, son seek community service, not prison time

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted on multiple corruption charges along with his son Adam earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, saying that his lifetime of good works should be weighed when he is sentenced next month. more

By Alex Costello and Scott Brinton | 3/24/16

A Siena Poll reports that the 9th Senate District race between Todd Kaminsky, left, and Chris McGrath, center is close. Also running is Green Party candidate Laurence Hirsh.

Siena poll shows tight race for Senate seat

With less than a month remaining before voters decide who will fill the State Senate seat left vacant by former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Siena College released a poll last week showing State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky and Republican Chris McGrath in a tight race. more

By Ben Strack | 3/23/16

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