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A government shutdown is a disservice to taxpayers

Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last? more

10/3/13

Tom Suozzi, left, and Ed Mangano, now battling for who will be the next county executive, were all smiles last Oct. 16 at the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University.

This year, all politics is local

Last year’s election had all the hype, with the hotly contested race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, and the battle for control of Congress. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/25/13

Elections are about you. Take them seriously.

For the next six weeks, you will hear Democratic and Republican candidates for county and town office complain about how bad a job members of the other party have done when they were in power, and how bad it would be if they were elected again. more

9/19/13

County Executive Ed Mangano hopes to edge Democrat Tom Suozzi, just as he did four years ago.

Mangano proud of his record

Nassau County voters might have déjà vu when they visit the polls on Election Day. As they did four years ago, they will have a choice between Republican Ed Mangano and Democrat Tom Suozzi for county executive. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/18/13

Nasrin Ahmad, who is the Republican candidate for Town of Hempstead clerk, was appointed to the post by the Town Board on Tuesday.

Ahmad appointed Town of Hempstead clerk

The Town of Hempstead Board appointed Nasrin Ahmad, the Republican candidate in the race for town clerk, to the post at its meeting on Tuesday. Democrats are speaking out against the appointment, with one Democratic Party spokesman calling it “a blatant attempt to bypass democracy.” more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/4/13

Nassau voters less likely to vote along party lines in November

Are you a Democrat? Time to move to Long Island. For decades, the suburbs of Long Island have been perceived as a political safe haven for members of the Republican Party. more

7/17/13

R.I.P., GOP

The Republican Party, according to historians, was created in 1875. Its founders called it the Gallant Old Party, and it eventually got the nickname GOP. Around the same time, the party adopted the elephant as its symbol. more

7/17/13

Why bother governing when you can hunt for scandals?

There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions. more

6/6/13

Mark Bonilla did not receive the Republican Party's nomination for Town of Hempstead clerk because of criminal charges against him.

Bonilla dropped from GOP ticket in town election

Town of Hempstead voters will not see Mark Bonilla’s name on the Republican line on the November ballot. The clerk did not receive his party’s nomination, and with his criminal trial set to begin this summer, his political future remains uncertain. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/3/13

The dysfunction isn't just in Albany

It’s been a difficult few weeks for President Obama. more

5/23/13

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