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How not to make a mountain out of a molehill

Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat. more

5/25/23

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

Election season is sooner than you think

Many voters may believe election season gets under way in early fall and ends on Election Day in November. That’s the way it might have been . . . more

4/7/22

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

How a virus upended the Democratic primary

The June New York state primary produced many shocking results, but stories calling the election results a major shift to the left by the Democratic Party are just plain false. more

8/8/20

It’s a new day for area Democrats

My political career started in the early 1960s, when I was a young reporter and then a speechwriter for political candidates. My hometown of Long Beach was one of only two Democratic areas . . . more

9/7/17

East Meadow School District's budget passes

Residents approved the East Meadow School District’s $199.67 million 2017-18 budget, with 2,123 supporting votes and 532 opposing votes. more

5/16/17

New York really, really needs early voting

Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . . more

11/17/16

Norma Gonsalves, front left, following her 2013 re-election, has been the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature since 2012.

Gonsalves, campaign committee sued

The enforcement attorney for the New York State Board of Elections has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves and her campaign committee for allegedly failing to file … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/17/16

Albany must regain the public’s trust

We join with good-government groups in calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature to enact three specific reforms to help reduce the ethical violations and criminal behavior . . . more

1/28/16

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