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Republican Dean Skelos is running for his 15th term against Democratic challenger Thomas Feffer.

Dean Skelos is running the 9th District in New York State Senate against newcomer Thomas Feffer (D-Lynbrook). Skelos has been the Majority Leader in the senate since 2010. He is running for his … more

10/17/12

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Leg. Francis X. Becker, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, challenger Frank Scaturro will vie for the 4th Congressional seat.

State, federal seats up for grabs next month

Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/4/12

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

City to Skelos: please reconsider deficit bill    

To the Editor:     Upon taking office in January, our administration inherited an unprecedented $10 million deficit. Since then, we declared a fiscal crisis and began a thorough and … more

9/20/12

Skelos to city: blaming me for a tax increase is absurd

To the Editor: I have read City Manager Jack Schnirman’s recent letter addressed to me regarding the City of Long Beach’s ongoing financial problems and I continue to be troubled by his … more

9/20/12

In June, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos never brought the to a vote a bill that would have allowed Long Beach to issue millions of dollars in serial bonds to finance its deficit over 10 years.

Long Beach to Skelos: Pass our bill!

Four months after state lawmakers killed a measure that would have allowed the city of Long Beach to issue up to $15 million in serial bonds to pay down a $10.25 million deficit over 10 years, city … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/19/12

Reggie King grilled with help from D’Andre Thomas and Cherrod White.

First annual Family Community Day draws local crowd

The first annual Family Community Day kicked off on Sept. 8 at the Family Life Worship Center in Elmont. The event was sponsored by New York State Senator Jack Martins and Bishop Christopher Cox II. … more

9/13/12

Councilman Mike Fagen, second from right, opposed a vote on Sept. 4 to issue up to $5.65 million in bonds.

Long Beach approves $5.65 million bond measure

The City Council voted 4-1 on Sept. 4 to issue up to $5.65 million in bonds to cover the cost of 55 employees’ retirement and separation payments over the next five years. The council meeting grew … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/12/12

From left, Supreme Court Justice Peter Skelos, Nassau County District Judge Francis Ricigliano, Nassau County Deputy Comptroller Joy Watson, Senator Kemp Hannon, Howard Taylor and Nassau County District Judge Anthony Paradiso posed for a picture during the campaign opening in Garden City.

Let the race begin

Senator Kemp Hannon and opposing candidate Ryan Cronin both recently opened their headquarters. Hannon chose Garden City as his base during the upcoming election and Cronin went with a location in East Meadow. more

By Shannon Koehle | 9/6/12

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