Now that local elections are over, I think it is appropriate to draw some conclusions regarding the results. On Nov. 8, a fractional number of the eligible electorate overwhelmingly expressed their view that the incumbents, who have gotten us to our current state of affairs, deserve another opportunity to give us more of the same.
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11/25/11
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The following is an open letter to County
Executive Edward Mangano.
Dear County Executive Mangano:
Several of our mutual constituents residing in both Oceanside and Island Park have …
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11/16/11
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To the Editor:
I wanted to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the working families and seniors of the 7th Legislative District. Their overwhelming support at the polls for my …
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11/16/11
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The good old days are back
To the Editor:
Nostalgia and cronyism are all well and good when you’re looking out at the world from your front porch. These challenging economic times call for a …
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11/10/11
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To the Editor:
I just finished reading your article about the parking problems the expanded South Nassau Communities Hospital has caused in the adjoining neighborhoods (“Residents complain …
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11/9/11
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To the Editor:
Thank you for showcasing a basic conflict between local families and an institution (“Residents complain about SNCH parking,” Nov. 3-9).
There used to be a nice …
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11/9/11
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On Tuesday, I am voting for Gary Port to be my next supervisor. I am voting for Gary because as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, and a family man, he understands the words sacrifice, honor and loyalty. I am not asking for an elected leader to solve my problems, just one to be loyal to me, a resident of this town — not a political party boss.
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11/3/11
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I wish to comment on the excellent appointment of Virginia Clavin-Higgins as a Valley Stream trustee. I have known Virginia for all of her life and she is a true Valley Streamer.
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11/3/11
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Supports Kopel for re-electionTo the Editor: I have lived in Bay Park since 1996, and I voted to make Howard Kopel my legislator two years ago. I made a great choice then, and I plan on voting …
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11/2/11
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Not only did we see your article in the Herald (“Gonzalez takes on Becker in Legislature,” Oct. 13-19), but also were watching the debate between Fran Becker and Anthony Gonzalez, and one of the statements Gonzalez delivered was that he had to be pushed into running — not a good sign.
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10/27/11
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