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Republican Peter Schmitt, the presiding officer of the county Legislature, decided on Friday that he would call for a bill to rescind the pay raises for three top legislators, including himself.
Schmitt: pay raises will be rescinded
Following four days of intense criticism after the Republicans' passage of a significant pay raise for three lead county legislators, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt said he would call for a bill that would rescind the stipend increases. more
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John Ciotti, Norma Gonsalves and Howard Kopel were among the Republicans sworn in on Monday at the Cradle of Aviation. The Republicans now hold an 11-8 majority on the board.
New-look Legislature inducted
A large audience at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City on Monday witnessed the official transfer of power on the Nassau County Legislature. more
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The Rev. Robert Dunn officiated over the union of Malverne residents Howard Costa, left, and Robert Powers at the Unity Church of Rockville Centre on Sept. 12.
Senate rejects marriage bill
“I think in this day and age we’re not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We’re asking for equal laws.” more
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How the county exec can beat high property taxes
As it turns out, we have a new Nassau County executive. Democrat Thomas Suozzi conceded defeat to Republican challenger Ed Mangano last week. Suozzi lost by a mere 386 votes. more
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The unexpected squeaker in Suozzi/Mangano race
As of Monday, Thomas Suozzi, Democrat from Glen Cove, was still the county executive. He apparently squeaked by in last week’s election. With 235,985 votes cast, Suozzi was a mere 237 votes ahead of Republican challenger Ed Mangano, a 14-year county legislator. The big question is, what the heck happened to Suozzi? more
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Anna Anzalone (R) 4th District Court
2009 judicial races
The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court. more
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Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), left, is being challenged by Chris Browne, a Republican from Rockville Centre.
Browne seeks to unseat Scannell
The race in the 5th Legislative District pits incumbent Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) against Republican and Conservative party candidate Chris Browne. more
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Getting out while the getting is good
President Obama is asking Gov. David Paterson, a fellow Democrat, to withdraw from the governor’s race, according to The New York Times. Paterson should consider obliging. As a matter of fact, why bother waiting until 2010? He should consider stepping down now. more
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