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Frank Argento gained a third five-year term as a commissioner of Sanitary District 1.

Argento re-elected as Sanitary District 1 commissioner

Incumbent Sanitary District 1 Commissioner Frank Argento was re-elected with XXX votes on July 8 for his third five-year term as part of the six-member board, which helps to oversee an entity that has more than 100 full-time employees and picks up about 39,000 tons of solid waste annually. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/21/15

Rita Kestenbaum and Councilman Tony Santino, candidates for Town of Hepstead supervisor.

Who will be the next Town of Hempstead supervisor?

The race for Town of Hempstead supervisor pits longtime Councilman Anthony Santino, a self-described conservative Republican from East Rockaway, against Bellmore-based community and gun-control activist Rita Kestenbaum, a Democrat. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/21/15

For D.A.: the political pro vs. the prosecutor

The most high-profile race in Nassau County on Election Day will be the contest for district attorney. Public polling data reveals that voters believe . . . more

10/15/15

C. William Gaylor, left, and Jim Paymar.

Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Keith Lebowitz is challenging incumbent Denise Ford for Nassau County's Fourth Legislative District.

Ford, Lebowitz face off in county’s 4th Legislative District

Denise Ford, who has served in the Nassau County Legislature for 12 years, is being challenged for another two-year term by fellow Long Beach resident Keith Lebowitz. Election Day is Nov. 3. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/14/15

C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Sixth District sees two newcomers

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Nasrin Ahamad, town clerk since 2012, will face challenger Dino Amoroso in November.

Attorney challenging town clerk incumbent

Nasrin Ahmad, a Republican, began working as a file clerk in the Town of Hempstead Clerk’s office in 1998, before rising to the position of town clerk in September 2013, appointed after Mark Bonilla abruptly left office. Prior to that, the Salisbury resident served in an advocacy role in Parent Teacher Associations in the East Meadow School District, where she founded clubs that promoted diversity and helped include foreign cultures into the schools. more

By David Weingrad | 10/7/15

Lawrence Lately student columnist Michelle Argueta.

Taking school elections seriously

The upcoming presidential election isn’t the only political race causing a stir at Lawrence High School. The recent class and student government association (SGA) elections have been a hot topic among students lately. more

By Michelle Argueta | 9/30/15

Singas and Murray aren't just talking about heroin

In many elections, it can be hard to persuade candidates to discuss real issues in anything other than sound bites. Trying to get a straight answer from a politician . . . more

9/24/15

Elections are local this year

The next district attorney of Nassau County will be chosen in a little more than a month, the marquee race on this year’s Election Day ballot. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide on candidates in numerous town and county races. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/23/15