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Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, left, and his Republican challenger, Dr. David Sussman, fielded residents’ questions in a debate at the Long Beach Public Library on Oct. 18.

Weisenberg, 20th A.D. challenger Sussman go head to head

Harvey Weisenberg, a Democrat from Long Beach and the incumbent state assemblyman in the 20th District, squared off against Republican challenger Dr. David Sussman, a physician from Lawrence, in a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/26/12

Michaelle Solages and Sean Wright are the two candidates for the new 22nd Assembly District.

New faces for new Assembly seat

Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, there is a new state Assembly district in western Nassau County. The 22nd District spans from Bellerose to North Woodmere and includes all or parts of Elmont, Franklin Square and Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/10/12

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Leg. Francis X. Becker, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, challenger Frank Scaturro will vie for the 4th Congressional seat.

State, federal seats up for grabs next month

Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/4/12

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, left, with his wife, Helen, and son, Ricky.

Weisenberg: my disabled son was abused

State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and his wife, Ellen, filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court this week against AHRC Nassau — a private organization that provides services for more than 2,200 … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alex Costello | 10/3/12

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

Candidates, from left, Michaelle Solages, Milagros Vicente, Gary D'Annunzio and Patricia Maher.

Pair of primaries for new Assembly district

Three candidates are seeking the Democratic endorsement to run for the newly created 22nd Assembly District in the Sept. 13 primary. There is also a contested primary for the Working Families line. The winners will square off against Republican nominee Sean Wright in November. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/5/12

Michaelle Solages, left, and Milagros Vicente debated at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30.

Assembly candidates square off at debate

A pair of candidates vying to become the Democratic choice to run for a newly created Assembly seat shared their views on a variety of issues at a debate at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/5/12

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos sponsored a bill to allow Long Beach to issue up to $15 million in serial bonds to pay down its deficit. The bill was one of several borrowing measures that never made it to a vote and died in committee.

Senate kills Long Beach’s deficit financing bill

State legislation that would have allowed Long Beach to issue millions of dollars in serial bonds to pay down a $10.25 million deficit over 10 years — and avoid hitting residents with a 16 percent … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/22/12

The City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to issue $5 million in tax anticipation notes to make July payroll.

City borrows $5 million to make payroll

As the city contends with a projected $10.25 million deficit, the City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to borrow $5 million in tax-anticipation notes in order to make payroll at the beginning of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/20/12

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