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City Council President Len Torres, left, Councilman Anthony Eramo and candidate Karen Adamo are the Long Beach Democratic Committee’s nominees for City Council this year.
L.B. Democrats to square off at candidates' forum
The race for three open seats on the City Council has been heating up in the weeks leading up to the Sept. 10 Democratic primary, amid an imbroglio between the leaders of the Long Beach and Nassau … more
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Supporters gathered for the voter drive’s kick-off in Patchogue earlier this month.
Voter drive coming to Valley Stream
Multiple voter outreach groups from around the New York metro area are doing their part to register as many minority voters as possible in advance of this year’s state and local elections. Next … more
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In national politics, it's all about the money
If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more
Rita Kestenbaum, 56, of Bellmore, a Democrat running for Nassau County Legislature, spoke at a Feb. 19 candidates forum at the North Merrick Public Library.
Legislative candidates address voters
Democrat Rita Kestenbaum and Republican Steve Rhoads, the two candidates in the Nassau County Legislature’s 19th District, squared off last Thursday not so much against each other as against a roomful of likely voters given free rein to ask or say what they pleased. more
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East Nassau League of Women Voters members include, clockwise from top left, Norma Shaeffer, Barbara Epstein, Peggy Stein and Barbara Josepher.
League pushes citizen participation
Barbara Epstein, of Wantagh, a long-time member of the East Nassau League of Women Voters, was looking for a way to get involved in the community. The year was 1970. Epstein, home with her young children, joined a local bowling league. more
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Phil Solages speaks about PollWatch.us, a website voters can use to report polling station irregularities to the Board of Elections. To his left are Jason Starr of the NYCLU and Lauren George of Common Cause.
Voter advocacy groups promote website
Representatives of two public advocacy organizations visited the office of Elmont attorney Phil Solages on Thursday to publicize a mobile website voters can access on their smartphones to report … more
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One primary is better than two
Next month, voters who are affiliated with a political party will head to the polls to decide on the candidates who will appear on the November ballot, for the U.S. House of Representatives. In September they’ll have to head back to the voting booths . . . more
Incumbent Dr. Dennis Ryan, far left, candidate Lynn Gergen, moderator Harris Dinkoff, and candidates Maureen Vrona and Warren Vegh at Monday’s forum.
L.B. school board hopefuls square off
Four candidates running for two seats on the Long Beach Board of Education took part in Monday’s Central Council Parent Teacher Association candidates’ forum at the Long Beach Public … more
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Legislature must heed commission's findings
Many people’s eyes glaze over when they see headlines containing the words Albany, corruption and commission. more
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library is where the League of Women Voters of SW Nassau will host a talk about hunger on Long Island.
League of Women Voters hosts talk on hunger
The League of Women Voters of SW Nassau will host a discussion, “Hidden Hunger on Long Island,” on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library at 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. more
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