In the race for the seat in the 19th Assembly District, the Herald endorses incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square.
Given Ra’s years of experience in the State Assembly — he was first elected to …
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11/1/18
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In East Rockaway, district officials have proposed a roughly $38.2 million budget. If passed by voters, it would actually reduce expenditures by about $162,000. The drop in spending is largely the result of the district’s paying off debts this year, which means more money for science, music, art and technology programs, officials said.
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5/11/17
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The Herald enthusiastically endorses Kathleen Rice for Congress. Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, has represented the 4th Congressional District since 2014, and we see no reason to replace her.
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11/3/16
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The Lynbrook School District has crafted a budget that comes in under the state’s cap on revenue raised through property taxes, which, this year, based on a complex formula, is .24 percent.Kept …
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5/12/16
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On April 19, voters in the 9th Senate District will decide who will replace Sen. Dean Skelos, the disgraced majority leader, and, potentially, which party will control the State Senate. As readers have no doubt noticed . . .
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4/13/16
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The Herald endorses Tony Santino, a Republican from East Rockaway, for
Town of Hempstead supervisor.
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10/30/15
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After more than 20 years as a county legislator, Francis Becker is stepping down, and he’s leaving big shoes to fill.
C. William Gaylor, a Republican from Becker’s hometown of Lynbrook, is …
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10/30/15
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The marquee contest on next Tuesday’s ballot in Nassau County is for district attorney.
Democrat Madeline Singas, who has filled the D.A.’s seat since she replaced Kathleen Rice in January, …
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10/30/15
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The Herald encourages Town of Hempstead voters to return Nasrin Ahmad to the town clerk’s seat. She is, far and away, the most qualified candidate for the job.
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10/29/15
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Howard Kopel, a Republican, is running for his fourth term as a county legislator, and after nearly six years, the Lawrence resident has found his comfort zone.
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10/29/15
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