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How many times will your vote be counted?
Voting has often been described as a cherished right and a solemn duty. And it is both. more
Eric Weltman, a senior organizer at Food and Water Watch, spoke to supporters of a state ban on hydraulic fracturing last week.
Locals rally against fracking in N.Y.
More than a dozen local residents gathered outside the district office of State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) in Garden City Park on Feb. 17 to show their support for a ban on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in the extraction of natural gas. more
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Meet the Lawrence BOE candidates
The Lawrence Central Council PTA is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates Night" on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence Middle School Cafeteria. more
League seeks fairer redistricting process
Members of the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters questioned the fairness of the election process as they discussed the hot topic of redistricting at their meeting at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Monday. more
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In six weeks, will we throw the bums out?
Our good friend Mayor Ed Koch has spent the past few months traveling the state, encouraging New Yorkers to “Throw the bums out!” Well, on Primary Day we got the message and threw out Pedro Espada, the worst offender in Albany when it comes to greed and arrogance. more
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During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.
Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate
The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more
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Voters, take a hard look at incumbents
On Monday, New Yorkers — in particular, state workers — anxiously awaited news on whether the state Legislature would pass a series of emergency bills to cut spending and stave off a government shutdown. more
Boo-hoo! Blumenthal’s dreams may be deferred
If we learned anything from last week’s elections, it’s that voters have become a lot smarter than we give them credit for. The May 18 primaries were just the first round of tests for many influential incumbents, and several big names flopped at the polls. more
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The 2009 election: Taxpayer revolt!
For those of you who didn’t vote in last week’s election — and based on the numbers, that includes far too many of you — tsk tsk. You owe your neighbors and fellow taxpayers who did vote a thank-you for saving you from the status quo. more
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