Despite the rush to enjoy the waning days of summer, there’s no way to avoid the hints of a political season yet to come.
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8/28/13
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When the Board of Education election and budget vote is held at Baldwin High School on May 21, ballot casters will face a difficult decision. Up for re-election are Kim Taylor, current board president, and Mary Clark, the board’s second-longest-serving trustee — two distinguished, hardworking women experienced in handling the crises that seem to buffet Baldwin year after year.
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By Chris Connolly
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5/8/13
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One of my favorite Broadway shows has always been “Cabaret,” starring Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey. One of the memorable songs is “Money.”
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11/15/12
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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.
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10/4/12
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Have you come across any of those mice with human brains?
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8/30/12
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Lately it’s been too hot to spend a lot of time on serious political matters. The State Legislature has gone home and won’t return until November, at the earliest.
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7/12/12
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There are five candidates for two seats on the Baldwin school board. The election will be held on May 15 from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Baldwin Senior High School. The last day to register to vote is May 10. The incumbent candidates for school board are Mary Jo O’Hagan, the current board president, and Robert “B.A.” Schoen. The challengers are Tracy Mahler, Eric Harrison and Michael Grannum. Below are profiles of each candidate.
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By Chris Connolly
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5/9/12
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It was just a casual comment during a typical debate week for the Republican presidential candidates, but for me it was an annoying one.
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2/9/12
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It’s hard to believe that in a country that has over 310 million people, we can’t find a better crop of people to run for president. Putting Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman aside, the rest of the lineup is an example of how flawed the presidential primary system actually is.
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12/8/11
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The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by …
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Lee Landor
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9/8/10
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