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Todd Kaminsky, a former Assistant U.S. District Attorney, said that he is running as a Democrat for the 20th Assembly District seat that will be vacated by Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, who is not seeking re-election this year.

Long Beach resident and Assistant U.S. District Attorney Todd Kaminsky was in Brooklyn on Monday — where his boss, U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, announced that New York Rep. Michael Grimm had been … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/30/14

Emily and Jillian Nader, ages 10 and 6, and Ruby and Marcus Ciliabrasi, 6 and 3, were among the dozens of children who took part in the North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s 2014 Spring Eggstravaganza last Saturday at Fraser Park in North Merrick.

Merrick families have an ‘eggstravagant’ time

The North and Central Merrick Civic Association threw its annual Spring Eggstravaganza on April 12 at Fraser Park in North Merrick. Merrick families with young children flocked to the park at 11 a.m., finding a Wonka-like field of multi-colored eggs ... more

4/17/14

In Albany these days, the talk is all about money

Somehow, some way, in the next week, New York state will have a new budget. Almost all of the details will remain out of the public eye until the very last moment, and that’s probably a good thing. more

3/27/14

High School Board President Elise Antonelli called for changes to the law that funds charter schools by taking money away from public education.

Charter school funding draws ire

Funding of charter schools in New York was a hotly debated topic at the annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning, and supporters of public education say they are unhappy with existing rules. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/14

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Sen. Dean Skelos chief of staff Tom LoCascio were on the dais last Saturday.

Legislators listen and learn in Valley Stream

Valley Stream school officials made their case for more state aid, an end to unfunded mandates and a slow down of the Common Core curriculum roll-out during the annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning at Memorial Junior High School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/19/14

Long Island Republicans have lined up in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. Joining Venditto at a kick-off campaign rally on March 15 at the American Legion Hall Post 1066 in Massapequa were Dean Skelos, co-majority leader of the State Senate; Carl Marcellino, a North Shore state senator; Ed Mangano, Nassau County's executive; George Maragos, Nassau's comptroller; Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the County Legislature; Kate Murray, supervisor of the Town of Hempstead; and Fuschillo.

Legislator Venditto seeking Fuschillo's Senate seat

Nassau County Republicans lined up earlier this month in support of County Legislator Michael Venditto, a Massapequa Republican, as their party’s candidate to succeed former Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. in the New York State Senate. more

By Brian Racow | 3/14/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, of Merrick, announced his candidacy for the State Senate’s 8th District seat at a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Seaford’s American Legion Post 1132.

Denenberg running for State Senate

Dave Denenberg, the Merrick Democrat who has represented the Nassau County Legislature’s 19th District for 14 years, has decided he is ready to move from Mineola to Albany. more

By Brian Racow | 3/6/14

Kyle Strober, pictured at left during a recent news conference about the Covanta Energy waste-to-energy incinerator in Westbury, is Sen. Charles Schumer’s Long Island director. Strober grew up in Merrick and graduated from Kennedy High School in Bellmore.

Senator Schumer’s right-hand man

Most pundits agreed: Mitt Romney won the first of three presidential debates in 2012, held at the University of Denver on Oct. 3. President Obama, whose rhetorical skills were the stuff of political legend, appeared tired, and in the weeks after the debate, his poll numbers plummeted. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/5/14

Legislator's aide charged with groping woman

An aide to County Legislator Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, was arrested on Feb. 24 after a woman accused him of groping her. Derek Lawrence, 49, of Elmont, was charged with forcible … more

By Vikas Girdhar | 3/4/14

Central, Parent Center to host recruiting forum

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, in conjunction with the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, will hold a panel discussion on the college athletics selection process on Wednesday, March 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Mepham High School in North Bellmore. more

2/21/14

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