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Why bother governing when you can hunt for scandals?
There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions. more
Carolyn McCarthy will continue to serve while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
Carolyn McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer — and that she’s committed to beating this latest challenge. more
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Mark Bonilla did not receive the Republican Party's nomination for Town of Hempstead clerk because of criminal charges against him.
Bonilla dropped from GOP ticket in town election
Town of Hempstead voters will not see Mark Bonilla’s name on the Republican line on the November ballot. The clerk did not receive his party’s nomination, and with his criminal trial set to begin this summer, his political future remains uncertain. more
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How about a beginner's guide for politicians?
A very wise person once told me that the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood. more
Hurricane Sandy destroyed a house in Baldwin Harbor. County Executive Edward Mangano has announced a “property-tax stabilization” plan that should reduce taxes on properties that Hurricane Sandy damaged and hold property taxes level for others.
County: Federal funds will offset property taxes
Nassau County will use funds from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to help prevent a property-tax hike that a number of county residents would have faced because of Hurricane Sandy, according to New York state’s grant proposal and state and county spokespeople. more
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The buck must stop here
The face of corruption has once again reared its ugly head in New York state politics. At this stage in the game, no one should be surprised. more
Sunshine, needed now more than ever
The arrests last week of Malcolm Smith, a leader of the State Senate, and Dan Halloran, a New York City councilman, along with political leaders in Queens and the Bronx, make it tempting to think that corruption dwells west of us; that Nassau County is not tainted by big-city dirty dealings. more
Congressman Peter King, the keynote speaker at Hofstra University, told the audience that the 11-week delay in Congress set the hurricane reimbursement process back “significantly.”
Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.
“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more
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Nassau Legislature adopts new maps
In a vote along party lines, the Nassau County Legislature approved a controversial redistricting plan on March 5. The new maps will redraw the county's 19 legislative districts, which will take … more
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Tom Suozzi and Adam Haber are both seeking the Democratic nod to run for Nassau County executive in November.
County executive race heats up
Election Day is still eight months away, but the race for Nassau County Executive has already begun to heat up. Two Democratic candidates — one who is quite familiar to the county political scene — have emerged to seek the party’s nod to challenge Republican incumbent Ed Mangano in November. more
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