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Lawrence mayor and trustees clash over board choice

A question of political philosophy arose at the July 13 Lawrence Village meeting: Are political appointees who are competent and diligent worthy of reappointment -- if they have less than gold-star attendance? more

Lori Gross | 7/21/10

Martin Oliner, the new Village of Lawrence Mayor expects to be busy in his 2-year term.

Plate is full for Lawrence Mayor Oliner

Seeing the volume of traffic each day as he left Lawrence for the commute to his Manhattan law office 15 years ago spurred longtime resident, recent trustee and newly elected village Mayor Martin Oliner to become civically involved several years ago. more

Jeff Bessen | 7/9/10

A video tribute to East Rockaway's Mayor Ed Sieban

Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it. more

Mary Malloy | 7/8/10

The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.

East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49

Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more

Mary Malloy | 7/3/10

Officials: no permit needed to turn historic land into lot

A jurisdictional loophole will allow the Hewlett-Woodmere School District to carry out plans to transform wooded land adjacent to the historic Hewlett House into a parking lot — without seeking permits. A permit request, had it been sought, from the State Education Department to make changes to the land would have triggered an investigation by the state's Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation office. more

Lori Gross | 6/30/10

June 15 polls closed earlier than residents told

A robocall voiced by Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel led some voters to believe they had an extra hour to vote in the Lawrence Village election, which took place on June 15. more

Lori Gross | 6/29/10

We need minimum requirements for officeholders

A philosopher once said that “the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood.” more

Jerry Kremer | 6/29/10

Becker announces his run for congress

Lynbrook resident Francis X. Becker, Jr., legislator for Nassau County’s 6th district, has announced his run for a congressional seating in the 4th district, now held by Democrat Carolyn McCarthy. more

6/17/10

Felder, Klar win trustee seats in Lawrence; Oliner is new mayor

Lawrence Trustee Edward Klar was re-elected, and Mayor Simon Felder, who chose to run for trustee rather than seek another term as mayor, also won in Tuesday night's village election. Klar and … more

Lori Gross and John C. O'Connell | 6/15/10

Is it too late to give Texas back to Mexico?

It’s not that I have anything against Mexico; love the country; love the people. It’s just that I would like to edge the state of Texas over the border and out of America. more

Randi Kreiss | 6/14/10

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