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Former Hempstead town supervisor Laura Gillen sits down to share her views as a congressional candidate with Herald Community Newspaper reporters, including executive editor Michael Hinman. Gillen faces Anthony D’Esposito for the 4th Congressional District seat in November.

Laura Gillen says to never count her out of a race

Laura Gillen is used to being the underdog. After more than a decade as a litigator with Uniondale’s Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, Gillen decided to turn her attention to public service, eyeing the Hempstead town supervisor seat that hadn’t been held by a Democrat in a century. more

By Michael Hinman | 10/19/22

In the early morning of Aug. 4, Tejinder Singh, an East Meadow resident, allegedly smashed the windshields and windows of 27 cars in East Meadow.

Blakeman discusses bail reform and crime reports

In the same area where a vandalism spree recently plagued East Meadow, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman released the county’s crime report, highlighting the “crime pandemic” that has … more

By Mallory Wilson | 8/18/22

Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is ready to take on whomever Democrats offer after their Aug. 23 primary, already locking up the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District seat. Potential challengers include former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Malverne mayor Keith Corbett, who have combined to raise nearly $1 million.

Guns, bail reform, dominate congressional race

As midterms approach with political control of both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate up for grabs, candidates vying for the newly drawn 4th Congressional District are entering the final weeks before … more

By Brian Pfail | 8/8/22

Former Glen Cove City Councilwoman Dr. Eve Lupenko Ferrante consoled Suozzi, who lost the Democratic primary.

Suozzi trounced by Hochul, loses Democratic primary

Hometown favorite Glen Cove’s Tom Suozzi lost by a wide margin in his bid to represent Democrats on the ballot for governor, receiving only 12.8 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s … more

By Laura Lane | 6/29/22

Suozzi is right choice for Long Island and New York

We don’t typically endorse at the primary level — or at the gubernatorial level. But then again, Tom Suozzi is not a typical candidate. Not only is he from Long Island; he’s also from Nassau County — an important distinction from Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams. He understands the needs of Long Island communities and wants to make sure those needs are not overlooked. more

6/23/22

County Executive Bruce Blakeman is ending the Housing Assistance Program, which aimed to send one-time $375 checks to low-income households.

County exec ends pandemic relief program

County Executive Bruce Blakeman is ending Nassau County’s Household Assistance Program, intended to offer lower-income residents a one-time direct payment of $375. Signed into law last … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/12/22

Cedarhurst residents Ari Brown, left, and David Lobl are going head-to-head for what was Melisa 'Missy' Miller's Assembly seat.

Ari Brown vs. David Lobl for New York Assembly

The battle to succeed Melissa “Missy” Miller in the Assembly kicks off what appears to be a much busier-than-usual off-year election year — when there is no presidential race — with fellow Cedarhurst residents Ari Brown and David Lobl facing off in a special election. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/30/22

Republican candidates for state and federal officers gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury on March 25 for a kickoff to the fall campaign.

Nassau GOP kicks off fall campaign with slate of state and federal candidates

Nassau County Republicans kicked off their fall campaign at GOP headquarters in Westbury Friday, introducing their congressional and state candidates, who sounded traditional party themes of lowering … more

By James Bernstein | 3/25/22

Democrat David Lobl will face off against fellow Cedarhurst resident Ari Brown, a Republican, for the 20th Assembly District seat in a special election on April 7.

Cedarhurst’s David Lobl runs for Assembly

No stranger to politics Cedarhurst resident David Lobl, who previously lived in Far Rockaway, is the Democratic candidate running to replace Atlantic Beach resident Melissa “Missy” Miller in the 20th Assembly District. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/24/22

Republicans select Brown for 20th Assembly District

Eric “Ari” Brown, deputy mayor of the village of Cedarhurst, was selected by the Nassau County Republican Committee to run in a special election for the 20th Assembly District on April 7. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/10/22

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