On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to decide who will best represent their interests in their districts, from Nassau County executive and county legislators to . . .
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10/5/17
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For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . .
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5/4/17
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It’s been just five months since Election Day, but if you’re a Democrat, it has been an eternity. If you’re a Republican and a Trump supporter, you probably haven’t . . .
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4/13/17
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Americans are understandably proud of our democracy. As a nation, we represent a beacon of hope for the world. The sad thing is . . .
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11/17/16
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With the national conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia over, the real competition for citizens’ votes begins. It will be Clinton vs. Trump on Nov. 8 (along with . . .
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8/3/16
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Incumbent Board of Education Trustees Darlene Tangney and Stewart Mininsky are running unopposed in this year’s school election. On Tuesday, residents will vote on the proposed $131.9 million …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/14/15
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Residents should vote in support of the Long Beach School District’s proposed budget next Tuesday. It is a reasonable plan that preserves the district’s current level of programming while also …
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5/14/15
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If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . .
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5/7/15
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Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . .
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2/25/15
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The outcome of the race in the Nassau County Legislature's 19th District could prove key to whether the Legislature’s Republican majority is able to secure a supermajority, which is needed to borrow money or override a county executive’s veto.
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By Brian Racow
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2/4/15
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