Island Park Village Trustee Irene Filkowski Naudus was re-elected to a second term, and Barbara Volpe-Ried was elected to the seat that will be vacated by Trustee and Deputy Mayor Steve D’Esposito, in village elections March 15. Both women ran unopposed. Volpe-Reid received 222 votes, and Naudus, 212. At a gathering to celebrate the election wins, Mayor Michael McGinty said, “I could not be personally or professionally happier, and I am looking forward to the good things to come. [Barbara’s and Irene’s] work ethic over the years have made [Island Park] a better place, and I am incredibly proud to serve with [them].” McGinty also named D’Esposito Deputy Mayor Emeritus, praising him for his 25 years of service to the village. D’Esposito is leaving to become Town of Hempstead Chief of Staff. more

In 2002, Hillary Clinton was rebuilding her tattered image –– and life. It was at that moment that our paths crossed, albeit only for a day. I’m happy they did. Barring unforeseen events, I have little doubt that she will become the first woman president later this year, and someday in the distant future I’ll be able tell my grandchildren that I interviewed and photographed her. more

There’s no doubt that the 2016 campaign for president has turned into a classic brawl, and neither major political party may ever be the same after Election Day. The Republicans are saddled with a few candidates who, if chosen, could lead to the splintering of the party for many years to come. And the Democratic contest . . . more

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach), who for nearly a month remained silent on whether he would seek the vacant State Senate seat left open by former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, formally … more

We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . . more

The presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature could be facing possible fines for several instances of failing to file campaign finance reports. The complaint against 13th District Legislator Norma Gonsalves comes after an investigation by Risa Sugarman, chief enforcement counsel for the New York State Board of Elections. more

Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a … more

Only 20 percent of Long Islanders voted in last week’s election, but they made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: They were sick of the corruption that has plagued politics at all levels of government. more

In a good year, many, if not most, Nassau County voters are cynical about local politics. Two powerful machines, led by the major political parties, exercise tight control over . . . more

There were no surprises in the 19 races for Nassau County Legislature on Election Day, with all incumbents securing re-election. more