A special election to replace Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt will be held on Election Day, Nov. 6. Schmitt, the Legislature’s majority leader and presiding officer, who represented the 12th District since 1995, died suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 3. He was 62.
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By David Weingrad
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10/11/12
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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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Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/4/12
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Every discussion about the November election seems to focus on how people feel about Mitt Romney or President Obama. I view the election from a completely different angle.
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9/20/12
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The shape and composition of the Nassau County Legislature’s 19 districts are modified after every U.S. Census to reflect changes in population from one district to another.
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7/26/12
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It looks like Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) will face Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for her seat once again in November.
According to the Nassau County Board of Elections website, …
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By Mary Malloy
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6/27/12
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Earlier this year, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said to his state’s public unions, “I am going to take control of this budget.” And come hell or high water, he did.
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6/14/12
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INCUMBENT: Michaelene Abbott-Cooper
Age: 44
Marital status: Married to Anthony T. Cooper
Children: Dean Thomas, 11, 6th-grader at Rhame Avenue; Alex James, 10 4th-grader at Rhame Avenue
Career/Job: Licensed hairdresser
How …
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By Mary Malloy
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5/3/12
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Last June, Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature enacted a 2 percent property-tax-levy cap, limiting the increase in property taxes that a school district can collect to meet expenses — and limiting its ability to add programming to improve student performance.
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4/26/12
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Time does go by quickly. Our children grow up and finish college in the blink of an eye. Our time at work passes just as rapidly, and before we know it, we’re talking about retirement.
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4/19/12
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