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During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the first in a series of questions we have posed to the six candidates who are vying for three seats on the Council. more

10/8/09

Anthony Bella Jr.,left, Joyce Costigan and Judge Thomas Phelan, aides to the grand marshalls, also marched down West Park Avenue.

In West End, green is color of October

Long Beachers got their Irish on at Saturday’s 20th Annual Saint Brenden the Navigator Division 17 Irish Day Parade, hosted by the Long Beach Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. more

10/8/09

George Maragos, left, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Howard Weitzman for Nassau County Comptroller.

Maragos challenges Weitzman for comptroller

George Maragos, CEO of a financial services business, is challenging two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman in the race for Nassau County comptroller. Maragos said that the county’s finances have been poorly managed for the past eight years, and he believes his experience can bring needed change. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/09

Council candidates take on the issues

During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the first in a series of questions we have posed to the six candidates who are vying for three seats on the Council. Comments on this Q&A? JKellard@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 213. more

10/1/09

Residents weigh in on campaign

The Herald asked Long Beach residents to share with us their thoughts on the election for City Council on Nov. 3, including the candidates and issues that are most important to them. The following are some of the responses. more

9/24/09

“We’re going to keep the campaign positive,” said Republican coalition leader Jim Moriarty at the party’s campaign kickoff at the VFW hall on Sept. 8.

GOP looks to keep majority

With just a month and a half to go until Election Day, Republican coalition candidates for the City Council are ramping up their campaign efforts. more

ARIELLA MONTI | 9/17/09

Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Democratic Committee leader Michael Zapson kicked off their party’s political campaign in Long Beach on Sept. 8 at St. Mary’s Church.

Dems kick off campaign season at St. Mary's

Democratic Committee leader Michael Zapson appears to have his work cut out for him. To recapture the majority on the Long Beach City Council, he must get all three of his party’s candidates elected on Nov. 3, while the Republican coalition needs just one of its three nominees to garner enough votes to maintain a 3-2 majority. more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 9/17/09

Lifeguards take over city hall

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Ariella Monti | 8/6/09