Hewlett Harbor resident Christopher McGrath officially kicked off his campaign for the 9th Senate District seat vacated by Dean Skelos surrounded by family, friends and a roomful of Republican supporters in the Imperial Room of the VFW Hall in his native Inwood on Wednesday.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/11/16
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The sentencing of Dean and Adam Skelos on corruption charges has been delayed a month.
The office of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, which prosecuted the Skeloses, confirmed that the sentencing has …
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By Alex Costello
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2/10/16
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The special election to fill the State Senate’s 9th District seat, formerly held by Majority Leader Dean Skelos, is set for April 19, the same day as New York’s presidential primary.
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2/4/16
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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 …
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By JEFFREY BESSEN and ANTHONY RIFILATO
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2/3/16
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Hewlett resident and Inwood native Christopher McGrath has been chosen by the Nassau County Republican Committee to run against Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) for the vacant 9th District …
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/29/16
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Concerned parent Annette Eli of Oceanside wants New York State to do something to help the special-needs children who aren’t eligible to receive a high school diploma, and she wants something done … now.
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By Vanessa Parker
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1/13/16
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Days after his conviction for bribery and corruption, former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos filed for his state pension and sparked the first dust-up of the race to fill his seat.
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By Alex Costello
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1/6/16
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When Hurricane Sandy hit, Long Beach resident Johanna Sofield already had a reputation for giving back to her community.
As president and a co-founder of the Long Beach Christmas Angel, a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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12/31/15
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Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky held a forum on Dec. 8 that allowed parents of students with disabilities to discuss program options for their high school students with state officials, because a new …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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12/16/15
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There was a record-breaking turnout for this year’s menorah lighting ceremony as more than 500 residents crowded Kennedy Plaza on Sunday to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Rabbi Eli Goodman …
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12/10/15
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