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Norma Gonsalves, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, was re-elected in the 13th District.

Nassau County Legislature incumbents re-elected

There were no surprises in the 19 races for Nassau County Legislature on Election Day, with all incumbents securing re-election. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/4/15

Re-elect Carrie Solages in 3rd L.D.

Incumbent Carrie Solages is a visible legislator for the 3rd District, appearing at community events, hosting tax workshops and working with residents to address their concerns. He deserves to be re-elected. more

10/29/15

C. William Gaylor, left, and Jim Paymar.

Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Keith Lebowitz is challenging incumbent Denise Ford for Nassau County's Fourth Legislative District.

Ford, Lebowitz face off in county’s 4th Legislative District

Denise Ford, who has served in the Nassau County Legislature for 12 years, is being challenged for another two-year term by fellow Long Beach resident Keith Lebowitz. Election Day is Nov. 3. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/14/15

C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Sixth District sees two newcomers

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Elections are local this year

The next district attorney of Nassau County will be chosen in a little more than a month, the marquee race on this year’s Election Day ballot. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide on candidates in numerous town and county races. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/23/15

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

Nassau County is moving toward reassessing property values, which the county has not updated for five years. The reassessment would likely affect property owners’ taxes.

Nassau to ‘thaw’ assessments

After five years in which Nassau County has not reassessed property values, the county is moving toward refiguring all Nassau properties’ worth for 2019-20. The eventual reassessment could lead to higher property-tax bills for some residents, according to one expert. more

By Brian Racow | 6/10/15

Dave Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, offered public apologies after his sentencing for mail fraud on June 5 at the U.S. Courthouse in Central Islip. He will spend three months in jail and three months under house arrest.

Denenberg gets 90-day sentence

A federal judge last Friday sentenced Dave Denenberg, the former Nassau County legislator who pleaded guilty to cheating a law client out of $2.3 million and resigned from office earlier this year, to three months in jail and three months of house arrest. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/15

State should extend the tax cap

New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . . more

6/4/15