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Mimi Pierre Johnson, a community organizer for New York Communities for Change and resident of Elmont, accused Chris McGrath, right, and his campaign of disseminating “racist, fear-mongering literature.”

McGrath confronts protesters outside office

When a group of protesters led by civil rights attorney Fred Brewington gathered outside the law office of State Senate candidate Chris McGrath Thursday morning, the Republican hopeful defended himself amid calls that he drop out of the race, saying the outcry was politically motivated. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has designated an 81,000-acre site (pictured in green) in federal waters off the coast of Long Beach for potential wind energy development. It could be a decade before wind turbines are built, however, pending a lengthy review and approval process. Courtesy Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Feds identify offshore wind farm site

Nearly a decade after plans for an offshore wind farm several miles off Jones Beach were scuttled, federal officials announced last week that an area off the coast of Long Beach has been identified … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

Chris McGrath, pictured announcing his run for State Senate in February, has agreed to a News12 debate but has turned down a number of local candidates forums. Jeff Bessen/Herald

McGrath turns down local candidates forums

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages commended State Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky for publicly denouncing OTB’s plan for VLTs at Belmont Park. Steve Smirti/Herald

Dozens rally against VLTs at Belmont

Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island. The rally, organized by the … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/29/16

A Siena Poll reports that the 9th Senate District race between Todd Kaminsky, left, and Chris McGrath, center is close. Also running is Green Party candidate Laurence Hirsh.

Siena poll shows tight race for Senate seat

With less than a month remaining before voters decide who will fill the State Senate seat left vacant by former Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Siena College released a poll last week showing State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky and Republican Chris McGrath in a tight race. more

By Ben Strack | 3/23/16

South Nassau Communities Hospital representatives presented the results of a study that concluded that a full-service hospital with 50 beds would lose more than $10 million per year.

Residents criticize South Nassau’s proposed use of FEMA funds

South Nassau Communities Hospital presented the results of a study of the barrier island’s medical needs to more than 100 residents at Lindell Elementary School on Monday, where hospital officials said that using $170 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency and state funds to build a hospital that resident have been calling for would result in the loss of more than $10 million a year. more

By Ben Strack | 3/3/16

Kaminsky held a press conference at City Hall to announce the legislation he is in the process of submitting.

Kaminsky introduces bills to fight corruption

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky introduced a plan to fight public corruption at City Hall on Wednesday. It includes bills designed to widen the definition of corruption and increase penalties at the state level, while equipping district attorneys to prosecute corrupt officials locally. more

By Ben Strack | 2/25/16

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky stood in front of Dean Skelos's former office to introduce a bill that would put more oversight over municipal contracts.

Kaminsky press conference interrupted by McGrath operative

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky had a press conference about a bill that he was sponsoring in the Assembly interrupted by an operative from Christopher McGrath’s campaign. Kaminsky, a Democrat from … more

By Alex Costello | 2/17/16

Todd Kaminsky, right, with supporters outside of Dean Skelos’s former office in Rockville Centre, promised he would put forward legislation to ban outside income for legislators on his first day in the Senate.

Kaminsky pledges to ban outside income

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky held the first press conference of his campaign in Rockville Centre on Feb. 11, promising that he would put forward legislation to ban outside income for Albany … more

By Alex Costello | 2/12/16

Members of Team Red, White and Blue lead a “Hot Chocolate Run” on the boardwalk Jan. 30 for Long Beach runners and walkers.

Eagles on the run!

Members of Team Red, White & Blue came to Long Beach for a cold morning run and a hot pancake breakfast to promote veterans’ causes, recently. The event, hosted by the Long Beach VFW, raised funds … more

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