Republicans retook the Nassau County Legislature on Tuesday, even as Democratic incumbent Legislator Joe Scannell, whose 5th District seat was widely considered to be vulnerable, defeated challenger Chris Browne in a close race.
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Judy Rattner
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11/4/09
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The 7th District Legislature race was one of several that helped shift the Republicans into the majority.
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Paul Shapiro
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11/4/09
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It was a shocking night in Nassau County for several local Democrats, most notably County Executive Tom Suozzi, who, as the Herald reached deadline, was ahead by a razor-thin 237 vote margin.
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Herald Staff
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11/4/09
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Republican incumbent John McLaughlin and Democratic newcomers Mike Fagen and Len Torres racked up the most votes for three seats in the Long Beach City Council election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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11/3/09
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The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court.
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Stephen J. Bronner, Ariella Monti, Sari Zeidler
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10/29/09
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The following are summaries of county and town races as previously reported in the Herald.
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HERALD STAFF
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10/29/09
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With Democrats Lenny Remo and Denise Tangney vacating their City Council seats, Republican John McLaughlin became the lone incumbent seeking re-election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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10/29/09
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History will judge this decade as a time of political transition in Long Beach. What direction the city will take remains uncertain, but this year’s City Council race may offer a hint.
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10/29/09
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Who’re the honest candidates?To the Editor: When I was first approached to run for City Council, I was very reticent, as I have been a registered Democrat since 1973. The Long Beach Democratic …
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10/29/09
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The following are summaries of the Town of Hempstead races as previously reported in the Herald.
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10/29/09
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