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State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for supporting lawmakers accepting outside income.

McGrath, Kaminsky at odds over outside income

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky called out Republican opponent Chris McGrath last week for his support of lawmakers accepting outside income, as the race for the vacant 9th Senate District seat heads to the home stretch with three weeks before the special election on April 19. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Mimi Pierre Johnson, a community organizer for New York Communities for Change and resident of Elmont, accused Chris McGrath, right, and his campaign of disseminating “racist, fear-mongering literature.”

McGrath confronts protesters outside office

When a group of protesters led by civil rights attorney Fred Brewington gathered outside the law office of State Senate candidate Chris McGrath Thursday morning, the Republican hopeful defended himself amid calls that he drop out of the race, saying the outcry was politically motivated. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Chris McGrath, pictured announcing his run for State Senate in February, has agreed to a News12 debate but has turned down a number of local candidates forums. Jeff Bessen/Herald

McGrath turns down local candidates forums

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted with this son Adam of corruption earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, Above, Skelos and son leaving court after their conviction.

Convicted majority leader, son seek community service, not prison time

Dean Skelos, the former State Senate majority leader who was convicted on multiple corruption charges along with his son Adam earlier this year, is seeking community service rather than prison time, saying that his lifetime of good works should be weighed when he is sentenced next month. more

By Alex Costello and Scott Brinton | 3/24/16

Adam Haber declared his candidacy for state senate earlier this month.

A new voice in the State Senate

New York State Senate Democratic candidate Adam Haber spoke at the Hillcrest Civic Association meeting in Floral Park on Feb. 25. With Sen. Martins vacating his 7th district seat to run for Congress, … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/9/16

Kaminsky held a press conference at City Hall to announce the legislation he is in the process of submitting.

Kaminsky introduces bills to fight corruption

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky introduced a plan to fight public corruption at City Hall on Wednesday. It includes bills designed to widen the definition of corruption and increase penalties at the state level, while equipping district attorneys to prosecute corrupt officials locally. more

By Ben Strack | 2/25/16

Mike Sosna, director of Long Island TRIO, and State Sen. Kemp Hannon celebrated Hannon’s resolution, which proclaimed Feb. 14 as Donor Day in New York.

State senator, volunteers celebrate Donor Day

State Sen. Kemp Hannon wants his constituents in East Meadow and beyond to know that Feb. 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day in New York anymore. Thanks to his State Senate resolution, it’s also … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

The battle for Dean Skelos’s seat begins to take shape

The special election to fill the State Senate’s 9th District seat, formerly held by Majority Leader Dean Skelos, is set for April 19, the same day as New York’s presidential primary. more

2/4/16

Kaminsky and McGrath run for the State Senate

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), who for nearly a month remained silent on whether he would seek the vacant State Senate seat left open by former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, formally … more

By Jeffrey Bessen and Anthony Rifilato | 2/3/16

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