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County Executive Ed Mangano won another four years in office, which experts say is attributable to his simple and relatable message to voters.

Mangano win credited to the clearest message

County Executive Ed Mangano’s victory over Tom Suozzi was not a surprise, say some local political experts, but the decisiveness of his win was. Mangano, who upset then two-term incumbent Suozzi four years ago in a race decided by fewer than 400 votes, this year won by more than 48,000 votes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/12/13

Hofstra University students Sophie Gagnon, Cassie DeMarco and Jesse Eberl star in "Cloud 9" at Hofstra's Black Box Theater.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

11/6/13

Nassau County election results

Results from the 2013 election in Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead. more

11/6/13

Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, front left, retained her seat in the 13th District. The Republicans picked up one seat on the night, strengthening their majority lead, 11-8.

Republicans strengthen majority in Legislature

Nassau County Republicans not only retained the majority in the Legislature on Tuesday night, but picked up one additional seat. With 99 percent of Nassau County’s precincts counted, Republican legislators had a strong hold on 11 of 19 Legislative seats. more

By David Weingrad | 11/6/13

County Executive Ed Mangano waves to supporters from the podium at GOP headquarters Tuesday night. County party chairman Joe Mondello is at left and Mrs. Mangano is at right.

Solid victory for Mangano

Shortly before 11 p.m. on Election Day, County Executive Ed Mangano took the podium at Republican Party headquarters in Westbury and declared victory. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/5/13

Rice has earned another term as Nassau D.A.

In 2005, Kathleen Rice, a relative unknown, shocked the Nassau County political establishment when she defeated 31-year-incumbent Denis Dillon to become the first woman elected district attorney in Long Island history. more

10/31/13

Howard Weitzman for comptroller

Though it may seem short on glamour, the county comptroller’s position is an extremely important one. The comptroller is responsible for auditing county departments and making sure the county is … more

10/31/13

Return O’Connell to county clerk’s seat

Nearly eight years ago, Maureen O’Connell sat down in the county clerk’s office for the first time, and had quite the task ahead of her. There were more than 2 million court and real estate documents just sitting in boxes, waiting to be processed. more

10/31/13

Cast your ballot for Denenberg in 19th L.D.

Voters would be hard-pressed to find a candidate for the Nassau County Legislature who is more committed to the job and more active in community affairs than Democrat David Denenberg, of Merrick, who has represented the Bellmore-Merrick community for 13 years. more

10/30/13

"Plaza Theatrical Productions stages "I Do! I Do!" in Bellmore on Sunday,

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... AftermodernisM: Works on PaperThe next in the series that began in June focusing on a group of five contemporary artists, continues with an exploration of the drawing skills … more

10/30/13