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I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more

By Debra Mulé | 1/20/22

Primary for Legislature’s 5th District is heating up

By lunchtime on Tuesday, Baldwinite Jack McCloy, who was vying for Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran’s 5th District seat, announced that he was dropping out of the race. He then threw his … more

Nadya Nataly and Daine Taylor | 6/15/17

Voters deserve more competitive contests

Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more

11/7/13

Laura Curran, Democrat, left, and Debbie Pugliese, Republican.

Curran and Pugliese face off

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce board member Debbie Pugliese and Board of Education Trustee Laura Curran — two people known for their involvement in the community — are vying for Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District seat, which Joe Scannell will not seek to reclaim after 14 years. more

10/17/13

Jack McCloy recently announced his candidacy for the 5th L.D. seat. He will run as a Democrat.

McCloy enters race for Legislature

Jack McCloy, a Baldwin resident, recently declared his candidacy for the 5th Legislative District seat Joe Scannell will not seek to retain in November. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/27/13

Joe Scannell, a 14-year veteran of the Nassau County Legislature, will not seek re-election in November. Two Baldwin women, Laura Curran and Debbie Pugliese, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.

Joe to go

Joe Scannell, a seven-term legislator in Nassau County’s 5th District, announced in late May that he would not seek re-election in November. The 14-year veteran of the Legislature spoke with the Herald last week about why he is moving on, what his future holds and the issues he believes will remain on the table in his district, which covers parts of Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre and South Hempstead. more

By Chris Connolly | 6/6/13

Joseph Scannell

10/21/11

Chris Browne

10/21/11

Not so fast, Scannell

Even as Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) declared victory Tuesday night over his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, officials from Browne's campaign said there will be a recount of all votes in the 5th Legislative District. more

Judy Rattner and Mike Russo | 11/4/09

Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), left, is being challenged by Chris Browne, a Republican from Rockville Centre.

Browne seeks to unseat Scannell

The race in the 5th Legislative District pits incumbent Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) against Republican and Conservative party candidate Chris Browne. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 10/15/09

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