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C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

village hall has been inundated with Freedom of Information Law requests.

Opposition Research?

Rumors have been circulating for the past two months that Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald has been urged to run for higher office — Town of Hempstead supervisor, the town council or the Nassau County Legislature’s 6th District seat. McDonald, who has confirmed to the Herald that the rumors are true, has not said whether she would run for any of these positions, all of which are up for election in November. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/27/15

Irwin seeks to unseat entrenched Hannon

Control of the New York State Senate is up for grabs this year, and the results in one or two races could make a difference. Kemp Hannon, the long-time senator in the 6th District, which spans from Garden City to Farmingdale, says Republican control is key to protecting Long Island’s interests. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/16/14

Voters deserve more competitive contests

Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more

11/7/13

Francis X. Becker, left, and Anthony Gonzalez are competing for the 6th Legislative District seat.

Gonzalez takes on Becker in Legislature

Francis X. Becker, an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, is running for re-election to represent the 6th District. The Republican from Lynbrook was first elected in 1995. He is being challenged by Anthony Gonzalez, a Democrat from Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/12/11

Incumbent Sen. Kemp Hannon, left, faces Francesca Carlow on Election Day.

Francesca Carlow aims to unseat Kemp Hannon

It has been 21 years in the state Senate for Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), and his challenger, Francesca Carlow (D-Plainview), aims to be the first to unseat the longtime incumbent. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/13/10

Senate candidate Dave Mejias arrested, arraigned

Dave Mejias, a former county legislator making his bid as a candidate for the 6th Senate District seat, was arrested on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo | 9/2/10

Fran Becker, left, Republican incumbent and Vincent Grasso, Democratic challenger.

Becker, Grasso face off in 6th L.D. race

If re-elected, Leg. Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) said that he can see himself accomplishing a lot more in the next two to four years. “I have the ability to help people,” said Becker, a six-term incumbent. “I want to continue to do so.” more

Mary Malloy | 10/15/09

Matthew Hynes, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent Gary Hudes in Hempstead Town Council 6th District election.

Hudes seeks re-election, challenged by Hynes

Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes, a Republican from Levittown, is seeking re-election to a third four-year term. He is being challenged by Democrat Matthew Hynes, who is also from Levittown.The … more

Mike Caputo | 10/8/09

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