As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island.
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1/4/19
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo deserves great credit, not endless second-guessing, for bringing Amazon to Long Island City. Amazon’s choice of New York for a new headquarters is something all New Yorkers . . .
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11/29/18
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First-time congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley liked to say she wasn’t a politician. And she wasn’t. The Amityville mother of two ran a strong race . . .
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11/16/18
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The heat and humidity that many people endured during the summer also caused a problem in the basement of the Broadway Campus building that houses both the middle school and Lawrence Elementary …
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/15/18
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After facing a primary challenge in June and defeating two challengers in 2016, veteran Congressman Gregory Meeks, a Democrat, now running for his 11th two-year term, is unopposed on this …
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/1/18
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In a close call, the Herald endorses Brian Curran over Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District race.
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11/1/18
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North Merrick Republican Dave McDonough, 81, was first elected to the State Assembly in a special election in 2002 and was re-elected to his ninth term in 2016.
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11/1/18
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Having represented the State Senate’s 6th District for nearly a decade, and with another 13 years in the Assembly before that, Kemp Hannon has the experiene to continue tackling the issues his …
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11/1/18
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In the race for the seat in the 19th Assembly District, the Herald endorses incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square.
Given Ra’s years of experience in the State Assembly — he was first elected to …
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11/1/18
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For the third time in four years, the Assembly race in the 20th District is an open and contested battle, as Juan Vides, an Oceanside businessman, and incumbent State Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller, a Republican and an Atlantic Beach resident, are the major party candidates.
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By Jeff Bessen and a href='mailto:arifilato@liherald.com'>Anthony Rifilato
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10/4/18
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