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During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.

Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate

The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

Pallbearers carry the casket of Denis Dillon down the steps of St. Agnes Church in Rockville Centre after the services.

Former county D.A. Denis Dillon remembered at funeral Mass

In a funeral Mass attended by hundreds, including many public officials and representatives from the law enforcement community Thursday morning at St. Agnes Cathedral, former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a resident of Rockville Centre, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a man of principle. more

Judy Rattner | 8/19/10

Long-serving Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon died on Aug. 15.

Denis Dillon, former county D.A., dies at 76

Former Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon, a resident of Rockville Centre, died at home early Sunday morning after a long battle with lymphoma. He was 76. During his more than 30 … more

Judy Rattner | 8/16/10

Molloy College's Sustainability Institute set to receive $450k federal grant to work with L.I. schools

With the assistance of Sen. Charles Schumer, the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College is slated to receive $450,000 in federal funds to work with school districts across Long Island to transition to cleaner and more efficient energy methods. more

Katherine Kollitides | 8/12/10

Dean Skelos, State Senate Republican Leader

Skelos among signers of pledge to reform Albany

State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos — and the entire Republican conference — signed New York Uprising's pledges to reform Albany. more

7/28/10

A video tribute to East Rockaway's Mayor Ed Sieban

Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it. more

Mary Malloy | 7/8/10

Jeff Friedman, left, of Rockville Centre is the president of the Marriage Equality New York political action committee. He described the changing support for marriage equality in Albany.

Forum explores the long path to marriage equality in N.Y.

Over 70 people from different parts of Long Island gathered at the United Church of Rockville Centre late last month to hear the stories of seven lesbian and gay couples, and to learn why marriage … more

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Gunn | 7/7/10

Donald Dubois, 39, of Flushing, came to express his opposition to the ban. "We hear about these laws that are put in place and they're incredibly unfair," he said of the breed-specific legislation.

Fighting for the dogs

Anger, outrage and a love of dogs brought more than 100 protesters from all over New York to Rockville Centre's Village Hall June 29. Armed with signs that read, "Ban the deed not the breed," they … more

Jennifer Gundersen | 7/7/10

The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.

East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49

Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more

Mary Malloy | 7/3/10

George Sava to challenge Dean Skelos in 9th Senate District

Democrat George Sava, of Woodmere, has announced his run to challenge Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre)for the 9th Senate District. more

Katherine Kollitides | 6/30/10

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