Keyword: 'District Attorney' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: District Attorney

93 results total, viewing 31 - 40

The next district attorney of Nassau County will be chosen in a little more than a month, the marquee race on this year’s Election Day ballot. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide on candidates in numerous town and county races. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/23/15

D.A. candidates both fighting heroin

In their race for Nassau County district attorney, Madeline Singas and Kate Murray are both trying to prove that they are primed to take on Long Island’s heroin problem — and that they are … more

By Alex Costello | 9/23/15

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

Madeline Singas, acting district attorney, handily defeated her opponent Michael Scotto in the Democratic primary.

Singas handily wins primary

Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas easily defeated her challenger Michael Scotto in the Democratic primary on Thursday. Singas, who is backed by the Democratic Party, earned 8,089 votes (73 … more

By Alex Costello | 9/11/15

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, with State Sen. Michael Venditto, second from right, and Assemblyman Ed Ra, second from left, and other health and local officials outside the Nassau University Medical Center on Aug. 25.

Supervisor: laws against ‘K2’ not strong enough

State and local officials gathered at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Aug. 25 to call for harsher criminalization laws for the sale and use of K2, a street name for a type of synthetic marijuana that has become a popular recreational drug among young adults in recent years. more

By David Weingrad | 9/9/15

Getting ready to face Murray for DA

Before they face off against Republican Kate Murray for the Nassau County District Attorney seat, Democrats Madeline Singas and Michael Scotto have to face each other in a primary on Sept. 10. … more

By Alex Costello | 9/2/15

Strengths could be weaknesses in the contest for D.A.

The race for Nassau County district attorney is one of the most important contests in this election cycle. Vying for the top prosecutor’s job are two talented women . . . more

7/22/15

Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, spoke in support of a stricter state law for registered sex offenders on May 27 at the North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s meeting at the North Merrick Public Library.

Singas: Stricter sex offender law needed

Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, continued her push for greater restrictions for registered sex offenders last week at a North Merrick civic group meeting. The setting was significant. Weeks earlier, police arrested a North Merrick man ... more

By Brian Racow | 6/3/15

Man is charged with $26K larceny

Nassau County Police recently charged Zafar Furhad, 44, of Bellmore, with depositing three fraudulent checks into his Capital One Bank account and later withdrawing $26,000 that was not his, according to officials. more

5/28/15

Nassau County faces a real fight against heroin

What’s the biggest concern on Long Island today? Sure, property taxes and quality education are always on everyone’s mind, but right now the heroin epidemic that is threatening members of our community . . . more

5/7/15

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 10 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.