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Jim Calabrese, who owns Calabrese Brothers Construction in East Meadow, spoke out against the MTA payroll tax on Tuesday.

East Meadow business owners rail against the MTA tax

In the midst of election season, almost anything to do with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has become a hot-button issue. more

Mike Caputo | 9/22/10

Fran Becker will face Carolyn McCarthy in the 4th Congressional District race.

Becker wins congressional primary, Weisenberg beats Toback

Francis Becker pulled away from his two opponents in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary as results were slowly coming in early Wednesday morning for several elections in Nassau County. There were also several other statewide and local primaries for Nassau voters ... more

Mike Caputo | 9/14/10

Dave Mejias announced he is dropping out of the Democratic primary and supporting his former opponent, Francesco Carlow.

Dave Mejias drops out of Senate race, supports opponent

Dave Mejias, a former county legislator who was making his bid as a candidate for the 6th Senate District seat, dropped out of the primary race Thursday morning. The announcement came about a … more

Lee Landor and Mike Caputo | 9/9/10

Francesca Carlow endorsed by Senate Democrats

Francesca Carlow announced on Wednesday morning that she has been endorsed by the New York State Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, as she continues her bid to challenge longtime Republican Sen. … more

Mike Caputo | 9/8/10

Dave Mejias and Francesca Carlow prepare to face off in the Democratic primary for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Kemp Hannon in November.

Who will face Kemp Hannon?

In Tuesday’s primary, two Democratic candidates are seeking the chance to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Kemp Hannon on Election Day in November. The Nassau County Democratic Party gave … more

Mike Caputo | 9/8/10

Herald Q & A with the candidates

The Herald sat down with the three candidates running in the Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District general election against Carolyn McCarthy. Here is some of what they had to say. more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

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

Senate candidate Dave Mejias arrested, arraigned

Dave Mejias, a former county legislator making his bid as a candidate for the 6th Senate District seat, was arrested on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo | 9/2/10

Dave Mejias is running for the Democratic primary in the 6th Senate District.

Mejias: 'It's time for a change' in Albany

Nearly a year after losing by less than 200 votes in his bid for a fourth term on the Nassau County Legislature, Dave Mejias is hoping to make an impact on the state level as he makes his bid to … more

Mike Caputo | 8/26/10

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg of Bellmore-Merrick, center, stands at the lectern with Legislator Wayne Wink of Roslyn, left, and Bruce Piel, the chairman of PARCnassau, a Nassau County Park Advocacy Group.

Denenberg questions Mangano's park fee hikes

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat who represents Bellmore-Merrick, held a press conference on Monday at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow to question County Executive Ed Mangano's … more

David Weingrad | 8/25/10

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