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George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

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

In search of ‘real jobs’ at East Meadow H.S.

News blurbs and fliers announced that there would be “real jobs” available at East Meadow High School on Aug. … more

Mike Caputo | 9/2/10

Johnson gets a GOP challenger in 7th District

Jack Martins, 42, the mayor of Mineola, will challenge state Sen. Craig Johnson in November for New York’s seventh district seat. more

Matthew Hampton | 3/17/10

State senators Carl Marcellino, from left, Dean Skelos, Kemp Hannon and Charles Fuschillo call for tax incentives to help small businesses hire new workers, with Chris Brown, right, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, at their side.

Senators tout tax incentives for small businesses

Even in tough economic times, Chris Brown, owner of Mid-Island Medical Supply in Wantagh, has managed to expand his business from one storefront to three on Wantagh Avenue. With the MTA payroll tax, however, even successful Long Island businesses like Brown's have been hit hard. more

Deirdre Krasula | 2/4/10

High school sweethearts Jeffrey Friedman and Andrew Zwerin of Rockville Centre adopted their son, Josh, almost six years ago and were married in California in August 2008, but they say they still don't have the same rights as other married couples.

Senate rejects marriage bill

“I think in this day and age we're not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We're asking for equal laws.” Powers, who married his husband, Howard Costa, in a Connecticut ceremony last year, said he is disappointed with the New York state Senate, which rejected a bill on Dec. 2 that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. The bill had been approved by the state Assembly three times, including the same day it headed to the Senate, but was rejected 38-24 as several Democrats joined Republicans to vote against it. more

Ariella Monti | 12/9/09

The Rev. Robert Dunn officiated over the union of Malverne residents Howard Costa, left, and Robert Powers at the Unity Church of Rockville Centre on Sept. 12.

Senate rejects marriage bill

“I think in this day and age we’re not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We’re asking for equal laws.” more

Ariella Monti | 12/9/09

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