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Ed Ra was among the Republicans declaring victory, winning re-election to his state assembly seat.

Republicans claim a number of Assembly seats on Tuesday

Voters in Nassau County have decided whom they want to send to Albany to represent their districts in the Assembly. more

By Ana Borruto | 11/9/22

Charles Lavine is ready to go back and do more work in Albany as the local Assemblyman — that is, if voters choose to bring him back. There’s still plenty to do, he says.

Lavine always finding something new to offer

He’s been an Assemblyman for 17 years with hopes of continuing on at least one more term. Charles Lavine is a 75-year-old Democrat with a background in law, spending time as a public defender … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/3/22

State Assemblyman Michael Montesano has said he opposes suspending those investigations.

Bill curtails Assembly debate to 15 minutes

Republicans in the Assembly were blindsided by the Democrats in January when the majority introduced a resolution to limit the time that a bill could be discussed, Assemblyman Michael Montesano … more

2/3/22

Cuomo did the right thing in resigning

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre. more

8/12/21

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

6/24/21

Vote for Ed Ra in 19th Assembly District

In the race for the seat in the State Assembly’s 19th District, the Herald endorses incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square. With a decade of experience in the Legislature — having been … more

10/27/20

Oyster Bay High School alum and founder of education reform organization PWRNNOISE, Arianna Chetram, 20, surrounded by fellow advocates at a voting information table.

North Shore advocates work to get voters to show up on Election Day

As Election Day and the deadline to register to vote on Oct. 9 near, local political activists are urging people to cast their ballot. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/8/20

Nassau County Republicans decried new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Reacting to Green Light Bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed into law the Green Light Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain New York state driver’s licenses. The State Assembly and Senate approved the measure in June. New York joins 12 other states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico in passing such legislation. more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/5/19

Hoping for the end of gerrymandering

Once every 10 years, state legislatures across the country play a game known as reapportionment. After the federal census is completed, your elected state legislators will decide . . . more

5/17/19

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, addressed the crowd after being sworn in at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13.

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin sworn in

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was sworn in during a ceremony at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13 two months after she defeated incumbent Brian Curran. more

By Ben Strack | 1/16/19

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