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Before I was the assemblyman for Valley Stream, I spent seven years in village government. The level can be very challenging because of the burden of mandates the higher levels of government place on the villages. We need good people who can get the job done and not cost the people a lot of money in the process. more

3/10/11

Vote for Curran in the 14th Assembly District

It’s not often that you have a couple of promising newcomers vying for a longtime incumbent’s seat. But that’s the case in the 14th Assembly District, where, after a decade in office, Republican … more

Herald editorial staff | 10/27/10

Dermond Thomas is the Democratic candidate for the 14th Assembly District.

Dermond Thomas to run for Assembly seat

With a wide open race in the 14th Assembly District, Dermond Thomas is hoping that voters will choose to send him to Albany. more

Andrew Hackmack | 9/1/10

Bob Barra with his father, Michael, at the opening and dedcaton of the Bob Barra basketball courts in 2008.

Lynbrook's Michael D. Barra dies at 85

Michael D. Barra, longtime Lynbrook resident and father of Assemblyman Bob Barra (R-Lynbrook) died on May 27. He was 85. more

Mary Malloy | 5/28/10

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran will run for the 14th District Assembly seat now held on Bob Barra.

Lynbrook's mayor says yes to Assembly run

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran has been named the Nassau County Republican Party’s choice to fill Assemblyman Bob Barra’s seat in the November election. Curran, 41, a longtime Lynbrook resident, began a four-year term as mayor in 2007. more

Mary Malloy and Mike Russo | 5/27/10

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 the reason for his … more

Mike Russo | 5/26/10

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran will be the Republican candidate for Barra's seat.

Barra won't seek sixth term

After a decade as state assemblyman in the 14th District, Bob Barra announced that he will not seek a sixth term. He cited health concerns as the reason for his decision. more

Mike Russo | 5/26/10

Lynbrook's Mayor Brian Curran eyes assembly seat

Putting rumors to rest, Lynbrook Trustee Hilary Becker announced at Monday's board meeting that Mayor Brian Curran will be the Republican nominee for Assemblyman Bob Barra's seat in the 21st Assembly District. An official announcement is set for Wednesday night at the Nassau County Republican Convention. more

by Mary Malloy | 5/20/10

The canopy over the main entrance to the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will be replaced.

Waldinger Library to get fresh look

Valley Stream’s library will soon be getting an updated look. New canopies will be installed over the main and children’s room entrances this summer. more

Andrew Hackmack | 3/31/10

District 30 Superintendent Dr. Elaine Kanas said that state aid cuts would hurt local schools.

Valley Stream school leaders speak out against cuts

Valley Stream school officials called on their state legislators to restore funding to education at the Council of PTA’s annual Legislative Breakfast last Saturday morning. more

Andrew Hackmack | 3/17/10

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