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Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

11/17/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

The longest line in the building was for the Blood Sugar Testing booth. Kathleen Dolan got her finger pricked by Dawn Copper-Nieves from Health Care Partners.

Rockville Centre residents get a golden opportunity for health awareness

For the 8th consecutive year, Sen. Dean Skelos hosted a Golden Gathering Senior Health Fair at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. The Oct. 22nd event generated a large turnout, with an estimated 1,200 - 1,400 flu shots distributed to those who stopped by. more

11/3/10

Bill Kelly/Herald With his son, Adam, looking on, Sen. Dean Skelos inserted his ballot into the voting machine scanner Tuesday morning at Hewitt Elementary School.

Incumbents are victorious

State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos (R- Rockville Centre) was winning handily in his bid for a 14th term late Tuesday night, with voters in the 9th Senate District giving him 66 percent of the vote against his Democratic challenger, George Sava of Woodmere. With more than 60 percent of the votes counted at press time, unofficial results from the Nassau County Board of Elections had Skelos receiving 33,639 votes to Sava’s 17,528. more

Judy Rattner | 11/3/10

Re-elect Skelos in the 9th Senate District

We endorse State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos for another term in the Senate. more

10/27/10

George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

Tom Seifert, second from right, of East Rockaway, was named to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Sen. Dean Skelos at a ceremony on Aug. 19. He is flanked by Chosin Few Korean War veteran Daniel Brandi, formerly of Rockville Centre, left, and World War II combat veteran Lester Wilensky, also of Rockville Centre — both of whom are Hall of Fame inductees.

Rockville Centre vets welcome new Hall of Fame inductees

With two veteran Hall of Famers with ties to Rockville Centre looking on, First Sgt. Thomas Seifert of East Rockaway was selected by Sen. Dean Skelos (R-RVC) to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Seifert, one of the youngest recipients of the award, was honored at a ceremony on Aug. 19 at the East Rockaway American Legion Post, where he is a member. more

Mary Malloy | 9/1/10

Reforming New York's dysfunctional state government

In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the … more

Hal Peterson | 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