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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Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, there is a new state Assembly district in western Nassau County. The 22nd District spans from Bellerose to North Woodmere and includes all or parts of Elmont, Franklin Square and Valley Stream.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/10/12
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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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Michaelle Solages easily won the Sept. 13 primary to run on the Democratic line in November for the newly created 22nd Assembly District.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/14/12
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Three candidates are seeking the Democratic endorsement to run for the newly created 22nd Assembly District in the Sept. 13 primary. There is also a contested primary for the Working Families line. The winners will square off against Republican nominee Sean Wright in November.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/5/12
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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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The new 5th Congressional District will hold its first Democratic primary on June 26, as voters from southeastern Queens and parts of southwestern Nassau County will choose from among U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks of the 6th District, former New York City Councilman Allan Jennings, Mike Scala and Joseph Marthone.
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By Brian Croce
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6/20/12
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