John Ciotti, an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, is running for his ninth two-year term to represent the 3rd Legislative District. The North Valley Stream resident serves as deputy presiding officer for the Republican majority. Carrié Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is challenging Ciotti. Two years ago, Solages ran unsuccessfully for county clerk. He works for his family law firm and is a lifelong resident of the community.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/5/11
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At a forum held by the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce last week, West Hempstead residents heard from 11 candidates running for office on the town and county levels; from six incumbents, who …
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By Lee Landor
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9/21/11
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Exhibits and more...
From the Hand:Drawings From the Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition highlights some of the remarkable drawings from the Hofstra University Museum’s …
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8/25/11
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Franklin Square was first settled in the 1600s, and developed as a German-speaking farming community in the late 1800s. George Washington visited the community in 1790, and poet Walt Whitman taught at a local school in 1840. The community has a rich history, which was recently documented by two local Girl Scouts, in “Images of America: Franklin Square,” a book that will be published on Oct. 3.
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By Jackie Nash
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8/16/11
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The Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead made a small splash in the headlines last month when it was featured by The Jewish Week in an article about changing demographics in West Hempstead and …
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By Lee Landor
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8/10/11
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For nearly two decades, the 5th Precinct’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit has consisted of a group of four officers, with whom the West Hempstead community has become comfortable working and …
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By Jackie Nash and Lee Landor
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6/22/11
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A night of fashion and fun awaits West Hempstead High School’s senior class as its annual Prom Fashion Show is right around the corner.
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Victoria Centrella
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3/30/11
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It has been more than 12 years since Jennifer Policara began searching for her sister.
Policara lives in California; she has only once been to Long Island, where she believes her long-lost …
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By Lee Landor
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1/19/11
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Soccer has caused a stir in West Hempstead, and some residents feel they’ve been kicked in the face.
The West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club lost enough members over the summer to disable two …
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By Lee Landor
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1/12/11
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In preparation for Halloween, members of the West Hempstead Court Aktion Club, aided by Key Club members from Division 6 and Circle K members from Adelphi University, packed goodie bags for the …
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11/3/10
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