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Maureen O'Connell, left, the incumbent Nassau County clerk, is being challenged by Laura Gillen.

Gillen looks to unseat O’Connell for county clerk

The Nassau County Clerk’s office has many functions, including the maintenance of all property records in the county. The clerk serves the County and Supreme Courts, and as an officer for the state and federal governments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/9/13

Tom Suozzi, left, and Ed Mangano, now battling for who will be the next county executive, were all smiles last Oct. 16 at the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University.

This year, all politics is local

Last year’s election had all the hype, with the hotly contested race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, and the battle for control of Congress. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/25/13

Claudia Rotondo, of the group Too Good for Drugs, has been helping locals struggling with addiction since the 1970s. Pictured here with Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Assemblyman Brian Curran, Rotondo was recently chosen as a 2013 New York State Woman of Distinction.

Rotondo, Carrion recognized as ‘Women of Distinction’

Local ladies Claudia Rotondo, best known as the Executive Director of the Baldwin Council Against Drug Abuse, and Colette Carrion, President of the Baldwin Council of PTAs, were honored recently as 2013 New York State Women of Distinction. more

By Chris Connolly | 9/18/13

Tom Suozzi was joined by his wife, Helene, to celebrate his victory in the Democratic primary on Sept. 10.

Suozzi wins Democratic primary

Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi will be running for his old job in November, after winning the Democratic primary on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/10/13

Lawrence's record-setting quarterback Joe Capobianco.

Football practice set to kick off

Next Monday, Aug. 19, all 56 Nassau County public high school football teams will begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Thursday, Sept. 12 with most games kicking off at 4:30 p.m. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/15/13

County Executive candidate Tom Suozzi greeted supporters at the opening of a campaign office in Valley Stream on July 31.

Suozzi, Haber eye September primary

The battle for the Democratic nod for Nassau County executive is heating up, with Primary Day just a month away. Party-nominated candidate Tom Suozzi, the former two-term county executive, is facing a challenge from Adam Haber, a school board member in Roslyn. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Grace Poppe | 8/7/13

Kim Taylor, president of the Board, gave both Kyle Seipp and Drisana Mosaphir awards.

Hats off to us [Photo gallery]

Baldwin High School sent off the class of 2013 in grand style last week. The beautiful weather made it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, which left plenty of room for tossed mortarboards. more

6/27/13

On June 21, Baldwin High School sent off the class of 2013 at the school’s graduation ceremony.

Hats off to us

Baldwin High School sent off the class of 2013 in grand style last week. The beautiful weather made it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, which left plenty of room for tossed mortarboards. more

6/27/13

Perfect 10

Baldwin Senior High School named its top 10 students of 2013. From left were Michael Butler Jr., Alexis Corrado, Jamell Dozier, Drisana Mosaphir, Joseph Orselli, Nancy Conforti, Jacob Hamer, Kajal Malik, Nicholas Kelliher, Kyle Seipp and Principal Susan Knors. more

6/19/13

Voting yesterday resulted in the passage of Baldwin's revised school spending proposal.

Baldwin passes school budget 2397 to 860

An anxious second round of voting concluded with the passage of Baldwin's revised budget proposal last night. The final tally, which included absentee ballots, was 2397 "yes" votes to 860 "no" votes. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/19/13