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Vote for Jack Schnirman for county comptroller

The resumes of the two candidates for county comptroller, Democrat Jack Schnirman and Republican Steve Labriola, make clear that both have solid educations and a range of relevant experience. more

11/1/17

This mailer was sent out on Monday by the New York State Republican Committee, in support of Republican Jack Martins’s bid for Nassau County executive.

Editorial Comment: Jack Martins stoops to a new low with campaign mailer

On Monday, Nassau County voters began receiving a campaign mailer, sent by the State Republican Committee, linking Nassau County executive candidate Laura Curran with the notorious El Salvadoran … more

10/31/17

Democrat Jack Schnirman, left, is running against Republican Steve Labriola for county comptroller.

Labriola and Schnirman face off for county comptroller

Nassau County comptroller is one of three major positions that will be decided on Election Day, Nov. 7. Republican Steve Labriola and Democrat Jack Schnirman are the major party candidates. North Woodmere resident Laurence “Seth” Hirsh is running on the Green Party line. The Herald asked the two major party candidates key questions in advance of the voters’ decision. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/26/17

Incumbent Nasrin Ahmad, left, will face off against newcomer Sylvia Cabana for the seat of Hempstead Town clerk.

Cabana challenges Ahmad for Hempstead town clerk

In a township of 750,000 people, the Town of Hempstead clerk is responsible for handling records as mundane as a parking permit and as momentous as a marriage license. Immigration attorney Sylvia … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/17/17

Cabana challenges Ahmad for Hempstead town clerk

In a township of 750,000 people, the Town of Hempstead clerk is responsible for handling records as mundane as a parking permit and as momentous as a marriage license. Immigration attorney Sylvia … more

By Peter Belfiore | 10/17/17

Dunne and Moller vie for town’s 6th District

The race for the Town of Hempstead’s 6th Councilmatic District pits Republican Dennis Dunne Sr., of Levittown, who was appointed to the post in June to replace Gary Hudes, against Democrat Sue Moller, of Merrick. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 10/13/17

Incumbent Santino faces Democrat Gillen for town supervisor

Incumbent Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, a Republican, faces a challenge this year by Democrat Laura Gillen, who is an attorney. more

By Erik Hawkins | 10/13/17

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, left, and his son, Adam, had their convictions for bribery and extortion overturned on Tuesday. Above, they were seen leaving court in 2015, when they were convicted.

After Supreme Court ruling, Senator Skelos, son have bribery/extortion convictions reversed

Roughly two months after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan reversed New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s corruption conviction, a federal appeals panel overturned those of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, on Tuesday. more

By Ben Strack | 9/26/17

NYPD Det. Steven McDonald, center, with his wife, Malverne Mayor Patti Ann McDonald and their son, Connor McDonald in Central Park in 2015.

'Today it becomes official'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation today that will rename a section of the Southern State Parkway in honor of fallen NYPD Det. Steven McDonald. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 8/17/17

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino offered up a series of ethics reforms proposals this week. Among them, he is calling for an income limit of $125,000 for Council members.

Hempstead officials offer visions for ethics reform

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino last week released a raft of ethics reform proposals that he called the “strongest and most comprehensive” on Long Island. Among his proposals were … more

By Julie Mansmann and Scott Brinton | 8/8/17