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Flags are presented at a Knights of Columbus disabled veterans ceremony on Nov. 9.

Why a good portion of veterans in East Rockaway, Lynbrook voted for Trump

In an ad-hoc survey conducted by the Herald at local Veterans Day events, more than 90 percent of the veterans surveyed said they their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump in the November election. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/15/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget passed in the legislature, despite Democrats' concerns that the plan relies to heavily on the county's reserves.

Nassau County Legislature adopts 2025 budget

The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more

By Will Sheeline | 11/12/24

Democrat Laura Gillen declared victory over Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in a tight race on Tuesday night.

Laura Gillen declares victory over Anthony D'Esposito in 4th Congressional District

Democratic challenger Laura Gillen declared victory over incumbent Republican Anthony D'Esposito on Tuesday night in the race for Congressional District 4. more

STAFF REPORT | 11/6/24

Laura Gillen prioritizes reproductive rights

Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

Anthony D’Esposito discussed his re-election campaign in the 4th Congressional District amid controversy over his hiring practices at a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 10.

Anthony D’Esposito balances controversy, re-election

U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, the Republican incumbent representing the 4th Congressional District, will face a familiar opponent in a race that has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum featuring candidates for Assembly District 21 — incumbent Brian Curran and challenger Judy Griffin.

League of Women Voters host candidate forum for Assembly District 21

The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum in Rockville Centre on Oct. 21 at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/15/24

Judy Griffin is ready for a rematch

Judy Griffin defeated Patricia Maher in the democratic primary for Assembly District 21. Griffin will be going up against Assemblyman Brian Curran in November. more

By Daniel Offner | 6/26/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

Former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin announces her campaign for the 21st Assembly District seat. She will run against incumbent Assemblyman Brian Curran on Election Day in November.

Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district

Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … more

By Daniel Offner | 3/13/24

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