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March 26 tax vote will have lasting impact on Nassau

Editor's note: Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is a Nassau County legislator who represents the 3rd District. The former county executive, Ed Mangano, overhauled the tax system that … more

By Carrie Solages | 3/22/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

For Long Islanders, every vote counts

On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to decide who will best represent their interests in their districts, from Nassau County executive and county legislators to . . . more

10/5/17

Paying too much attention to the first 100 days

For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . . more

5/4/17

For the president, a make-or-break year

It’s been just five months since Election Day, but if you’re a Democrat, it has been an eternity. If you’re a Republican and a Trump supporter, you probably haven’t . . . more

4/13/17

New York really, really needs early voting

Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . . more

11/17/16

Polls are busy in Island Park and Oceanside

Today is the big day and polls are very busy in Oceanside and Island Park. Make sure you know where to vote. To find your polling place go to https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/VoterSeach.aspx more

11/8/16

Polls are busy in Island Park and Oceanside

Today is the big day and polls are very busy in Oceanside and Island Park. Make sure you know where to vote. To find your polling place go to https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/VoterSeach.aspx more

11/8/16

Now the politics really begin

With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . . more

8/3/16

In national politics, it's all about the money

If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more

5/7/15