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Election season is upon us once again — vote!

Each election season, we invite political candidates to the Heralds' Garden City office for an hour-long meeting to hear their ideas and views before deciding whom we will endorse. This year will be no different. more

9/23/21

Ranked-choice voting? Not my choice.

I must confess that I’m an old-fashioned guy who honors certain customs. I hold doors open for women and people with packages. I put my hand over my heart . . . more

6/10/21

The public will vote on the school district budget next Tuesday.

Baldwin School District balances its spending plan

Earlier this school year, the Baldwin School District was faced with a $4.5 million deficit because of the coronavirus pandemic. With additional aid coming from the federal government, the proposed … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/13/21

The tyranny of false equivalencies

My March 4-10 column, “Voting is an act of choice and an expression of voice,” prompted a note from someone who wanted to talk about threats to democracy. He leads a group of citizens . . . more

By Robert Scott | 4/22/21

Voting is an act of choice and an exercise of voice

Many people seem to confuse democracy and capitalism. Some seem to think that capitalism defines our system of government. However, our governance is based on democratic principles, including the importance of voting. more

By Robert Scott | 3/4/21

Early voting, a victory for the people

New York state held its first early vote in 2019, and voter participation shot up nearly 45 percent statewide compared with 2015. This year, an astonishing total of at least 2.2 million New Yorkers cast early ballots . . . more

11/12/20

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, above voting early in Hempstead, was re-elected with 52 percent of the vote.

Dead heat in 21st Assembly District

Election Day 2020 turned out to be a wild one. As of midnight on Tuesday, tens of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted, making projecting winners in any number of races for … more

By Scott Brinton | 11/4/20

Baldwin High School holds voter pre-registration drive

New York State has recently allowed students aged 16 and 17 to pre-register to vote. In an effort to help students easily register and raise awareness about the importance of democracy, Baldwin … more

10/30/20

An infograph of Nassau County’s early-voting sites for the 2020 election.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than two weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in 2019, Nassau County residents can vote before Nov. 3. Starting Saturday, … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/23/20

Baldwin School District residents turned out to the voting booths on Oct. 1 to cast their ballots in support of or opposition to the $158 million Innovation 2020 bond referendum.

Baldwin community votes ‘no’ on $158 million school bond referendum

Baldwin School District residents voted down the district’s $158 million capital improvements bond referendum on Oct. 1. At a school board meeting, trustees accepted the results of the vote: … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/1/20

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