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Four Dems debate in race for party’s nomination for 4th CD

Four Democrats vying for their party’s nomination to run for a vacated congressional seat in the Fourth Congressional District squared off in a debate Monday night, agreeing that they must keep … more

By James Bernstein | 8/13/22

Manganos get more time to appeal conviction

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and his wife, Linda, have been granted a few more weeks of freedom from jail while they continue to appeal their sentences. The Manganos were scheduled … more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance companies.

Mangano ordered to pay more than $10 million in fraud case

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to a 12-year prison term in a bribery scandal, is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance … more

By James Bernstein | 7/15/22

A maintenance worker slogged through the flooded streets of the North Park section of town after a rainstorm.

North Park: We need flood protection

Crystal Lake told the Long Beach City Council Tuesday night that, as a 60-year resident of the city’s North Park section, “I have sand in my shoes.” That, Lake said, she likes. … more

By James Bernstein | 7/7/22

Nassau DA Anne Donnelly announced $30,000 in funds to the Long Beach Police Department to combat drunk-driving this summer

Long Beach gets $30K from DA to combat drunk driving

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly pledged Tuesday that her office will provide $30,000 to Long Beach to help the city’s police department combat drunk-driving incidents during the … more

By James Bernstein | 6/30/22

Karen McInnis is sworn in to serve on the Long Beach City Council, which is now dominated by women, 3-2.

McInnis, council president, relies on team

Karen McInnis once asked a boss what her job title was. He said, according to her, “It’s Getting S…Done.” That was some years ago, but that jocular “job … more

By James Bernstein and Brendan Carpenter | 6/30/22

Community leaders divided over abortion

Harvey Weisenberg, a former state assemblyman, Long Beach police officer, teacher and at 86, the city’s oldest working lifeguard, has developed a unique perspective on the issue of … more

By James Bernstein | 6/30/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.

‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference

When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.

Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’

Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

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