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Democrat Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, unseated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District.

Democrat Judy Griffin unseats Republican Brian Curran in 21st Assembly District

Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach for State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, took 53 percent of the vote to unseat Curran, of Lynbrook, who garnered 47 percent. more

By Herald Staff | 11/7/18

Democrat Judy Griffin unseated Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election.

Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin in 21st Assembly District

Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach … more

11/7/18

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is seeking to renovate Hempstead Lake State Park, but residents are concerned about the environmental and historical impact.

Project to remove trees at Hempstead Lake State Park raise concerns

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery hosted an environmental review hearing at the Rockville Centre Public Library last week on a proposed $35 million project to rejuvenate Hempstead Lake State … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/25/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky created a survey to learn more about Long Island Rail Road rider issues.

State Senator launches Long Island Rail Road survey

In an effort to measure customer satisfaction, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, launched a survey asking commuters for their opinions on Long Island Rail Road service quality and dependability. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/6/18

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been named a special prosecutor to investigate charges that former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused four women.

Nassau County D.A. named special prosecutor in Eric Schneiderman probe

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been appointed as a special prosecutor by Governor Cuomo to lead an investigation into allegations that former State Attorney General Eric … more

By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins | 5/9/18

Tracy Bacher, a leader of Moms Demand Action in Nassau County, and Robert Gaafar, a Rockville Centre resident who escaped the mass shooting in Las Vegas last October, spoke at a forum about gun violence at the Rockville Centre Public Library on Saturday.

Rockville Centre survivor, students seek solutions to gun violence at forum

“I am a survivor of the worst mass shooting in the history of our country,” said Robert Gaafar, standing before a packed room at the Rockville Centre Public Library last Saturday to share his story. more

By Ben Strack | 4/12/18

Stamping out this spate of hate

Over the past year and a half, the incidence of hate crimes has skyrocketed across the nation, and Long Island. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were scrawled on sidewalks . . . more

3/16/18

Teachers carrying guns? Not here.

In times of crisis, it’s easy to overreact. President Trump overreacted when he called over the weekend for funding to train and arm teachers . . . more

3/16/18

After Parkland, the youth are leading change

"Why do we have to lead the change?” That was the question Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior Ryan Deitsch asked Sen. Marco Rubio at a town hall forum . . . more

3/9/18

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky joined other Democratic senators, students, teachers and community members last Saturday to announce a proposed bill that would prohibit teachers from carrying guns in school.

Senate defeats Kaminsky's bill to prohibit arming teachers

In the wake of last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Fla. that killed 17 people and spurred a range of proposals on how to curb gun violence, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky said last Saturday that arming teachers with guns is not the solution. more

By Ben Strack | 3/7/18