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In the weeks after the election, it will be easy to Monday-morning quarterback and ask, “What if?” Many people will blame Mitt Romney’s loss on Hurricane Sandy, and others on the candidate himself. more

11/15/12

Of ghouls, goblins and politics

Many have argues that it’s not a coincidence that Halloween and Election Day occur within but a few days of each other in that both involve disguised, often scary individuals going door-to-door promising tricks while demanding treats. more

By Ron Goldman | 11/14/12

Lawrence School District is reopening Tuesday after being closed more than two weeks due to Hurricane Sandy.

Lawrence School District will reopen Tuesday

After being closed for more than two weeks due to Hurricane Sandy, which included Election Day and Veterans Day,the Lawrence School District is reopening all of its schools Tuesday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/8/12

Voting in the Five Towns

Election Day in the Five Towns is filled with confusion for some residents, but voters can vote at their regular polling places. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/6/12

Obama hasn't earned a second term

Nassau County is no longer home to the New York Islanders, and the Nassau Coliseum has lost its biggest tenant. more

11/2/12

Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last week from a heart attack he suffered in the legislative offices.

Mangano calls for special election to replace majority leader

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. more

By David Weingrad | 10/11/12

The endless countdown to Election Day

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. more

4/19/12

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

The president should stop the class warfare

With Election Day less than two months away, President Obama has taken to blaming Republicans for slowing economic growth by not supporting his economic agenda. more

Al D'Amato | 9/21/10

Can voters’ anger lead to real change?

Last week, 92 percent of Long Island school budgets won public approval. Aware of the public’s anger over rising taxes, most districts held their growth down to between 2 and 4 percent. Thankfully, the voters didn’t punish the children. more

Jerry Kremer | 5/28/10

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