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U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is looking to earn a second term representing New York’s 4th Congressional District. In a recent interview, she discussed her first-term accomplishments and laid out plans for the future.

Laura Gillen seeks re-election in New York’s 4th Congressional District, continues bipartisanship

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen has advocated for New York’s 4th Congressional District in the House of Representatives since 2024. She is seeking re-election because she, says, she believes Congress continues to be hyperpartisan, despite opportunities to effectively address problems affecting Americans. more

By Chris Colucci | 10/26/26

Who's on the ballot: Lynbrook and East Rockaway

Learn who's on the ballot in Lynbrook and East Rockaway for the 2026 Elections. more

By Herald Staff | 10/21/26

Tim Baker/Herald Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, left, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, LIA President Matt Cohen and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli during the State of the Region panel discussion on Jan. 9.

At the Long Island Association State of the Region: Local priorities frame the New York governor’s race

Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/19/26

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman now appears to be the Republican candidate for governor of New York.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman becomes the GOP gubernatorial front-runner

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman become the Republican Party's standard-bearer for governor after Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/23/25

Leaders urge Hochul to tackle soaring costs at Lynbrook event

Community leaders from across Long Island gathered in Lynbrook today to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to take immediate action to confront New York’s deepening affordability crisis. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 12/12/25

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his intention to run for governor of New York on Dec. 9.

It’s official: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced his intention to run for governor through an a video ad on his campaign website. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/9/25

Congresswoman Laura Gillen, left, and Georgina Cornago announced the federal push to fund epipens for first responders to carry and administer on June 18 at Lynbrook Village Hall. The two stood by a photo of Cornago’s son, Giovanni Cipriano, who was 14 years old when he died after an allergic reaction.

Rep. Gillen pushes Gio’s Law forward after testimony in Congress

Standing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Rep. Laura Gillen moved Gio’s Law another step toward becoming federal policy — this time with Giovanni Cipriano’s mother at her side. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/28/25

Assemblymember Judy Griffin joined dozens of independent pharmacists at Rockville Centre Pharmacy to urge fellow lawmakers to pass the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, also known as PAPA, on Nov. 18.

Independent pharmacies warn of collapse as lawmakers push to rein in PBMs

New York lawmakers, backed by hundreds of pharmacists, are now pushing the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, or PAPA, which would establish minimum reimbursement standards for commercial insurance plans and increase oversight of PBMs. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/28/25

Anthony J. “Tony” Santino, a Village of East Rockaway trustee and former Town of Hempstead supervisor died on Nov. 6.

East Rockaway remembers trustee Anthony J. “Tony” Santino at St. Raymond

Anthony J. “Tony” Santino, 64, a longtime public servant who was supervisor of the Town of Hempstead from 2016 to 2018 and most recently served as an East Rockaway village trustee, died on Nov. 6 from an undisclosed illness. more

By Ainsley Martinez | 11/21/25

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

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