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Michael Giangregorio is an outspoken advocate for the autism community, working extensively at the local and state level. He now seeks to be an advocate for the entire community once represented by Steve Rhoads in the Nassau County Legislature — seeking votes on the Republican ticket in a Feb. 28 special election.
Michael Giangregorio: the ‘quality-of-life’ candidate
When he moved from Queens, Michael Giangregorio was seeking a higher quality of life. Now, as he is running to replace Steve Rhoads on the Nassau County legislature, he seeks to pay it forward. more
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads, legislator for the Nassau County's 19th district at the time, criticizes the state's plan for congestion pricing. Rhoads's seat has been vacant since he succeeded John Brooks in the State Senate in January, and its next occupant will be decided in a special election.
Candidates announced for Nassau County's 19th Legislative District special election
Sen. Steve Rhoads left his position as Nassau County Legislator for the 19th district when he defeated John Brooks in November to head to Albany. That seat is now vacant, but will be filled soon … more
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Redistricting is a process designed to fail
In chess, you can’t control the game unless you control the board. The same can be said about politics, and since the early days of the republic, state legislatures . . . more
An inauguration like no other
I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more
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The governor makes a stunning exit
The New York state political scene has been turned upside down by the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years . . . more
That old town of Albany ain’t what it used to be
The general public has little or no idea how government works. Citizens may go to a town, city council or village board meeting, but they’re usually there for a brief visit about some neighborhood issue . . . more
Nassau County’s Republican majority enacted an emergency measure to keep nonresidents off of Nassau County beaches.
For local beaches, it’s Nassau or nothing
With the opening of state beaches for the Memorial Day weekend, including Jones Beach State Park, a raft of new regulations have been put in place to ensure social distancing and public … more
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County Legislature approves $3.56 billion budget
The Nassau County Legislature approved County Executive Laura Curran’s proposed $3.56 billion 2020 budget on Oct. 28, on a vote of 17-2, two days before the Oct. 30 deadline. Republican legislators … more
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New York leads on climate crisis
With the passage in the State Legislature of the most aggressive bill addressing climate change in the country, and a vow by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week to sign it into law, New York is poised to take the lead in the fight against the world’s climate crisis. more
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