In this time of Thanksgiving, we would do well to recognize the strength of our democracy and be thankful we can vote freely for whomever we choose. I urge all of the protesters and naysayers to put down your signs and give President-elect Trump a chance . . .
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11/23/16
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Life has taken another turn, not unexpected. My dad, who is 97, had a major heart attack early this week while at home in Florida.
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11/17/16
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Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . .
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11/17/16
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Samantha Spoto, a 24-year-old from Oceanside, said that she is considering using a form of birth control that “will last longer than a Trump presidency” — long-acting reversible …
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By Julie Mansmann and Nick Ciccone
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11/15/16
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The following provides a list of results in all major South Shore races covered in 2016 by Herald Community Newspapers. Results are organized by community. …
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11/9/16
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The race for the 4th Congressional District pits Republican challenger David Gurfein against Democratic incumbent Kathleen Rice for the seat.
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By Daine Taylor
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10/31/16
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Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, but it won’t be just to decide the next president. Many other federal, state, county and local seats are . . .
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10/6/16
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Editor’s note: Merokean David Stonehill served as a Hillary Clinton campaign volunteer during the primary season and is now volunteering for Clinton’s effort to defeat Donald Trump. Below …
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By David Stonehill
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8/29/16
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With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . .
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8/3/16
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West Hempstead residents voted favorably for the proposed 2016-17 school budget of $59 million, carrying with it a .59 percent spending decrease from last year, and a 1.96 percent increase in the school tax levy. Residents supported by budget by a vote of 870 to 544.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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5/18/16
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