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Brett-Leach throws her hat in the Town ring

Jean Brett-Leach, the Democratic candidate for councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead 4th District who is running against Councilman Anthony Santino (R-East Rockaway), says she promises to work hard, fix problems for district residents and reduce government spending. more

Judy Rattner | 10/8/09

George Maragos, left, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Howard Weitzman for Nassau County Comptroller.

Maragos challenges Weitzman for comptroller

George Maragos, CEO of a financial services business, is challenging two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman in the race for Nassau County comptroller. Maragos said that the county’s finances have been poorly managed for the past eight years, and he believes his experience can bring needed change. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/09

Frank Colon Jr., center, holding microphone, thanked Mayor Mary Bossart, right, for the proclamations awarded to veteran Stand Down volunteers. Looking on, from left, are Village Trustee Chuck Joyce, Stand Down members Paul Viscovich and Anne and Jay DeBono. Trustee Kevin Glynn is at far right.

Village briefs

At an unusually busy meeting on Sept. 15, the village Board of Trustees held two public hearings, issued proclamations for service and voted on a bond issue for more than $6 million. Bond … more

Alex Costello | 9/24/09

Browne rips Scannell’s ‘reckless accusations’

Responding angrily to comments included in last week's Herald story, "Tax Revolt Party is over for Browne in the 5th," Republican and now Conservative candidate Chris Browne said his opponent, … more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/24/09

Browne secures Conservative line

Republican Chris Browne scored a stunning victory in the Conservative Party primary Sept. 15, knocking Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) off the party line by receiving 79 write-in … more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/24/09

Primary Voters Mary Reynolds and Bill Carberry were among the voters from Rockville Centre who turned out to cast their ballots at the Recreation Center polling place on Tuesday.

Tax Revolt Party is over

Republican Chris Browne will have one fewer tool to use in his bid to unseat incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) come November. And if some county Democrats have their way, Browne will be fighting a legal battle over allegations of fraud as well. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/17/09

As of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of Elections had not changed a vote tally in the 5th District that Browne campaign officials said was in error. According to them, Browne received 102 votes, not 12.

Scannell bounced from Conservative line?

Republican Chris Browne appears to have scored a stunning victory in the Conservative Party primary yesterday, knocking Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) off the line after receiving 102 write-in votes, in unofficial results Wednesday. more

MIKE RUSSO and JUDY RATTNER | 9/16/09

Village students to watch president's speech

As the Herald went to press on Tuesday, Rockville Centre public school students in grades 3 through 12 were scheduled to watch President Obama’s back-to-school speech more

Judy Rattner | 9/12/09

Legislator Joe Scannell has been going door-to-door during his re-election campaign.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

By Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/11/09

Chris Browne spoke to supporters during the opening of his Republican campaign headquarters on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/10/09