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Kevin Dugan, a 12th grader from East Rockaway High School, has been chosen to attend this year’s Students Inside Albany program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc. more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/11

Letters to the Editor: East Rockaway, Lynbrook

Let the voters bewareTo the Editor:In response to Pride Party President Ed Zangrillo’s refusal to participate in the March 1 debate, I responded directly to him as follows:“As a … more

3/3/11

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

In six weeks, will we throw the bums out?

Our good friend Mayor Ed Koch has spent the past few months traveling the state, encouraging New Yorkers to “Throw the bums out!” Well, on Primary Day we got the message and threw out Pedro Espada, the worst offender in Albany when it comes to greed and arrogance. more

Al D'Amato | 9/24/10

During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.

Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate

The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

Voters, take a hard look at incumbents

On Monday, New Yorkers — in particular, state workers — anxiously awaited news on whether the state Legislature would pass a series of emergency bills to cut spending and stave off a government shutdown. more

6/20/10

Park-goers will be able to visit McDonnell Pond at Hempstead Lake State Park, which had been slated to close along with nine other Long Island state parks, as it stays open throughout the end of the year.

State salvages some summer 'staycation' spots; keeps parks open

Just in time for the summer season, Gov. David Paterson and Albany lawmakers reached a tentative agreement to keep a number of state parks open and maintain park services … more

Clarissa Hamlin | 6/2/10

Boo-hoo! Blumenthal’s dreams may be deferred

If we learned anything from last week’s elections, it’s that voters have become a lot smarter than we give them credit for. The May 18 primaries were just the first round of tests for many influential incumbents, and several big names flopped at the polls. more

Al D'Amato | 5/28/10

A relative few decide for all

Voter turnout was slightly larger for this year’s budget and Board of Education elections May 18, though school officials are still seeking ways to increase participation in the future. more

Andrew Hackmack | 5/26/10

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