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MARIANNE ENDO waves the flag and the first race began with many excited racers paddling their boats at last year’s Great Canoe Race. This Sunday the Great Canoe Race returns to Freeport at Cow Meadow Park, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

They come from near and far to compete in Freeport’s Great Canoe Race, a 40-year plus tradition held each summer along Freeport’s waterfront. Freeporter Les Endo Jr., who began competing … more

7/30/15

Civic leader challenges incumbent in 19th District

Claudia Borecky, a Nassau County Board of Elections worker and president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association, will challenge Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads for his seat this November. more

By Brian Racow | 6/24/15

Kate Murray running for district attorney

Kate Murray, the Town of Hempstead’s supervisor for 12 years, is giving up the relative safety of her post for a run at higher office: Nassau County district attorney. more

By Brian Racow | 5/6/15

Skelos is the obvious choice in 9th S.D.

In the race between incumbent Sen. Dean Skelos and the unseen candidate Pat Gillespie in the 9th Senate District, the choice for voters should be clear: Skelos is the man for the job. Besides … more

11/3/14

Settlement in Denenberg case?

An attorney for Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg indicated that a settlement between his client and Davidoff Hutcher & Citron — which is suing Denenberg for $3.6 million — may be in the works. more

By Brian Racow | 10/8/14

The competition was fierce as locals hopped into their homemade vessels to see who could paddle the fastest in the Cardboard Boat Race on Sept. 14 at the Baldwin/Freeport Boat Ramp.

Creative boats take to the water

The cardboard boats were eccentric and the outfits of many weren’t exactly formal at the Cardboard Boat Race on Sept. 14 at the Baldwin/Freeport Boat Ramp. more

By Brian Croce | 9/17/14

William Wegmann, center, with from left, grandson Andrew, stepson Ray Shannon, son William, and grandson Derek, is still racing strong at nearly 70 years old.

Milestone year for Wegmann

William Wegmann’s car, color and number hasn’t changed in the two and a half decades he’s been competing at Riverhead Raceway, but this year called for some special artwork to be added to his 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/31/14

Bobby Jo, No. 1, proved a highly profitable claim for the stable with more than $86,000 in earnings in 2013.

Final Furlong gaining ground

Established in 2009 by Vince Roth and Dan Zanatta, Final Furlong Racing Stable has come a long way in a short time despite its share of ups and downs. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/23/14

Rice declared victory in the Democratic primary at her campaign's Election Night party.

After primary wins, Blakeman and Rice eye November

Kathleen Rice and Bruce Blakeman are now gearing for the summer and fall campaign seasons leading into November’s general election ... more

By Brian Racow | 7/9/14

Excitement builds for Belmont Stakes

In the 36 years since Affirmed swept the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes to become the 11th Triple Crown winner in thoroughbred horseracing history, a dozen horses have won the first two legs only to fall short at Belmont. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/2/14

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