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Changing demographics demand new thinking

No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more

5/9/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

If you can't win fairly, try changing the rules

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a cheater. My rule applies to athletes who take steroids to gain an advantage over their competitors, or my neighbor who calls my tennis shots out of bounds even though he knows the balls were inside the line. more

1/31/13

Displaced residents can vote anywhere

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order on Monday, Nov. 5 which provides for any voter in Nassau County who was displaced by Hurricane Sandy to vote by affidavit ballot at any poll site in New … more

By Alex Costello | 11/5/12

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Becker beats Scaturro in primary

It looks like Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) will face Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for her seat once again in November. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections website, … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/27/12

Francis X. Becker, left, and Frank Scaturro

Becker, Scaturro vie for 4th District seat

They faced each other two years ago, but this time around, congres hopefuls Francis Becker and Frank Scaturro are running in a significantly different … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 6/20/12

Josephine Bottitta, left, was sworn in by District Clerk Lisa Ridley at Howard T. Herber Middle School on election night.

Malverne school budget passes, Taylor, Bottitta win

By a vote of 741 to 489, Malverne school district residents approved the proposed $48.6 million 2012-13 school budget Tuesday night - an increase of nearly $1.09 million, or 2.29 percent, over the … more

5/15/12

How many times will your vote be counted?

Voting has often been described as a cherished right and a solemn duty. And it is both. more

4/19/12

District makes cuts to comply with cap

In a 73-page PowerPoint presentation, Malverne school district administrators explained to the Board of Education and residents the intricacies, difficulties and realities of next year’s … more

By Lee Landor | 2/29/12

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