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We need more diversity, less ‘gotcha’ in elections
The Nov. 6 election was more of a groundswell than a seismic shift, yet it was significant. While many incumbents rode to relatively easy victories . . . more
Democrat Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, unseated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District.
Democrat Judy Griffin unseats Republican Brian Curran in 21st Assembly District
Democrat Judy Griffin defeated incumbent Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District in Tuesday’s election. Griffin, a Rockville Centre community activist and a former director of community outreach for State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, took 53 percent of the vote to unseat Curran, of Lynbrook, who garnered 47 percent. more
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Kathleen Rice
In the 4th Congressional District, send Rice back to Washington
To slash through the sea of partisanship that now engulfs Congress, strong proponents of bipartisanship and people of action are needed. more
The president’s party doesn’t care about the Empire State
By any measure, America is sharply divided over the presidency of Donald Trump. Even in a so-called blue state like New York, I know quite a few people who are avid Trump supporters, but . . . more
In the 4th Congressional District incumbent Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Ameer Benno.
It’s Kathleen Rice vs. Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District
Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat. The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County. more
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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been named a special prosecutor to investigate charges that former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused four women.
Nassau County D.A. named special prosecutor in Eric Schneiderman probe
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has been appointed as a special prosecutor by Governor Cuomo to lead an investigation into allegations that former State Attorney General Eric … more
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Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast
In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more
Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher in the Malverne School District, with Rep. Kathleen Rice last week after she introduced the Teachers and Parents at the Table Act in Washington, D.C.
Bringing parents and teachers to the federal table
Ten years ago, Howard T. Herber Middle School teacher Marguerite Izzo found herself in the office of U.S. Sen. Carolyn McCarthy and began recounting her observations stemming from the No Child Left Behind Act. As she was talking, McCarthy yelled for an aide to grab a notebook and start writing. “I couldn’t believe someone cared,” said Izzo, adding that this was the beginning of legislation to involve teachers in writing federal education policy. “The legislation was introduced two or three times, but never got off the ground,” Izzo said. more
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Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood
House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more
Repeal and replace the ACA? Not so fast, Mr. Trump.
In his news conference last Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act quickly and simultaneously. Even without a new president, Congress last week . . . more
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