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Sen. Dean Skelos, second from right, was sworn in as majority leader on the floor of the New York State Senate on Jan. 4, as his father, Basil, left, and son, Adam, watched. With his wife, Gail, holding the bible, Associate Justice Peter B. Skelos, Dean’s brother, administered the oath of office.

Sen. Dean Skelos assumed the two most powerful posts in the State Senate — majority leader and president pro tem — last week. more

By JUDY RATTNER | 1/11/11

Back on Top

Long Island’s nine senators will become part of the Republican majority in the New York State Senate next month, and as their leader, Sen. Dean Skelos of Rockville Centre is expected to have their … more

Judy Rattner | 12/8/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

11/17/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

Local incumbents keep their seats

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — … more

Lee Landor | 11/10/10

Franklin Square Republican Ed Ra won the 21st Assembly District seat with 52 percent of the vote over challenger Pat Nicolosi, a Democrat from Elmont, who received 42 percent of the vote.

Republicans take four of five state seats representing Malverne and West Hempstead

Republicans won four of the five state Legislature seats in the districts encompassing Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead on Tuesday night. Two of those seats were taken by newcomers running in … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

Re-elect Skelos in the 9th Senate District

We endorse State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos for another term in the Senate. more

10/27/10

George Sava, left, is challengin incumbent Dean Skelos for his senate seat.

Sava challenges Skelos for state Senate seat

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

Judy Rattner and Jeff Bessen | 10/13/10

A photo of Paul Brady faced the crowd of supporters who rallied Sept. 12 to get his name on a fallen firefighters memorial wall in Albany.

Rally for Brady: Bill would add Malverne firefighter's name to memorial wall

Neither wind nor rain kept volunteer firefighters or local and state elected officials from rallying in Mineola last Sunday in support of a state bill that would gain recognition for fallen Malverne … more

Lee Landor | 9/15/10

Assemblyman Bob Barra won't seek re-election

After a decade as state assemblyman in the 14th District, Bob Barra, a Republican from Lynbrook, announced May 19 that he will not seek a sixth term. He cited health concerns as … more

Mike Russo | 5/26/10