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Religious and political leaders from across Nassau County gathered outside the Supreme Court building in Mineola to condemn the immigration ban that bars immigrants from seven Muslim-majority nations from re-entering the country.

Religious leaders gather in Mineola to condemn immigration ban

“We are all immigrants,” Rabbi Arthur Vernon from the Congregation Shaaray Shalom in West Hempstead said. “If not directly, we are all descendants of immigrants.” more

By Stephany Reyes | 2/1/17

Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood

House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more

1/26/17

Repeal and replace the ACA? Not so fast, Mr. Trump.

In his news conference last Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act quickly and simultaneously. Even without a new president, Congress last week . . . more

1/19/17

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County staff members offer services at the Hempstead Health Center as well as at the organization’s facilities in Massapequa and Glen Cove.

Nassau Planned Parenthood braces for possible federal defunding

Planned Parenthood of Nassau County’s staff and supporters said that they are concerned that the Republican-majority chambers of Congress will soon move to strip health centers affiliated with … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/17/17

Rice victorious in 4th C.D.

Democratic 4th District Congresswoman Kathleen Rice joined several other incumbents in holding on to her seat in Tuesday night’s election, narrowly fending off a challenge from Republican former Marine David Gurfein. more

11/9/16

Todd Kaminsky defeats Chris McGrath

The race between Inwood native and Hewlett resident Chris McGrath and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) on Tuesday was as close as it was in April’s special election, but Kaminsky prevailed over his Republican rival. Green Party candidate Laurence S. Hirsh of North Woodmere garnered 1 percent of the vote. more

By Herald Staff | 11/9/16

Todd Kaminsky defeats Chris McGrath

The race between Inwood native and Hewlett resident Chris McGrath and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) on Tuesday was as close as it was in April’s special election, but Kaminsky prevailed over his Republican rival. Green Party candidate Laurence S. Hirsh of North Woodmere garnered 1 percent of the vote. more

By Herald Staff | 11/9/16

Re-elect Kathleen Rice in 4th C.D.

The Herald enthusiastically endorses Kathleen Rice for Congress. Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, has represented the 4th Congressional District since 2014, and we see no reason to replace her. more

11/3/16

Gurfein challenges Rice in race for 4th Dist. congressional seat

The race for the 4th Congressional District pits Republican challenger David Gurfein against Democratic incumbent Kathleen Rice for the seat. more

By Daine Taylor | 10/31/16

Letters to the Editor: East Rockaway, Lynbrook

FAA should reduce flight noise threshold To the Editor: We call on the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt a lower airplane noise threshold to address health, environmental and … more

10/26/16