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Cash-strapped Long Beach ‘hopeful’ it can bond $15 million

Legislation that would allow Long Beach to borrow millions in serial bonds in order to reduce a proposed 16 percent tax increase and pay off a staggering $10.25 million deficit is expected to pass … more

Anthony Rifilato | 6/6/12

A new Assembly District would include all of Valley Stream.

New Assembly district for Valley Stream

As it stands now, Valley Stream has three representatives in the State Assembly. Brian Curran represents the village; Ed Ra, North Valley Stream; and Harvey Weisenberg, South Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/21/12

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.

An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra

The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more

Andrew Hackmack with video by Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

Franklin Square Republican Ed Ra won the 21st Assembly District seat with 52 percent of the vote over challenger Pat Nicolosi, a Democrat from Elmont, who received 42 percent of the vote.

Republicans take four of five state seats representing Malverne and West Hempstead

Republicans won four of the five state Legislature seats in the districts encompassing Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead on Tuesday night. Two of those seats were taken by newcomers running in … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper is being challenged for her 18th Assembly District seat by retired cop Derek Partee.

Race for the 18th Assembly District seat

Albeit quietly, the race for the 18th Assembly District seat, currently held by Hempstead Democrat Earlene Hooper, is on. The 22-year incumbent is facing Republican challenger Derek Partee, a retired … more

Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Pat Nicolosi, Democrat, and Ed Ra, Republican.

Ra, Nicolosi battle for Alfano’s Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Thomas McKevitt, left, and Thomas Devaney will square off in November for the 17th Assembly District seat.

Local candidates tackle topic of Albany reform

Dysfunction and reform. With Albany the main topic of conversation, those two words were used readily and often at Meet the Candidates Night on Sept. 29 in the East Meadow Public Library. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/6/10

The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum at the East Meadow Public Library.

Candidates speak out at East Meadow Library

The League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidate Forum on Wednesday at the East Meadow Public Library. Several candidates running for local seats in the state Legislature were on … more

Mike Caputo | 9/30/10

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