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Democrat Judy Griffin unseated Lynbrook resident Brian Curran in the 21st Assembly District.

Brian Curran falls to Judy Griffin 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 … more

11/7/18

The rotunda at Village Hall was named in honor of the late Francis X. Becker, a former Lynbrook mayor, who built the building. Members of the Becker family were in attendance for a special ceremony on Aug. 14, along with Mayor Bill Hendrick and village trustees, which include Becker’s son, Hilary.

Village Hall rotunda named in honor of late Francis X. Becker

Gold letters spelling Francis X. Becker’s name now adorn the domed roof of the rotunda at Lynbrook Village Hall. Across from where his name is permanently affixed and above the heads of where the mayor and trustees sit during board meetings reads the message, “In God We Trust.” more

By Mike Smollins | 8/24/17

Patrick LaRosa, fourth from right, earned the Francis J. Becker Scholarship and will attend Villanova University in the fall. Above, LaRosa with Hon. Francis X. Becker, Jr., left; Kenneth Jones, chairperson of the scholarship screening committee; Karen Becker-Hynes, treasurer of committee; Hilary Becker, committee president; Peggy Becker; Jacqueline LaRosa, Patrick’s mom; Michael LaRosa, Patrick’s dad; and Hon. Gregory R. Becker.

Lynbrook resident earns Francis Becker scholarship

Kellenberg Memorial High School graduate and Lynbrook resident Patrick LaRosa will attend Villanova University this fall, and thanks to the Francis J. Becker Scholarship, he was awarded $4,000 toward his education. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/17/17

Becker talks heart attack and career

Legislator Francis Becker spoke at the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on Sept. 16, telling members about the peaceful place he went to during his heart attack in May, and his take on politics after 20 years in the Nassau County Legislature. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/30/15

KATHLEEN RICE announced on Wednesday that she will seek the 4th Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who said recently that she would not run again in November because of health concerns.

District Attorney Kathleen Rice to run for Congress

Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and a Garden City Democrat, announced Wednesday night that she will run for the congressional seat that Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) currently holds. more

By Brian Racow | 1/30/14

Carolyn McCarthy’s successor discussed in Nassau County and nationally

The race for New York’s 4th Congressional District seat will be unlike races this year in most congressional districts around the country. That is, there is no surefire winner, and as things stand currently, the field is wide open to candidates from both major parities. more

By Brian Racow | 1/27/14

Francis Becker, Republican, left, is challenging Democratic incumbent Carolyn McCarthy for her House seat in the 4th Congressional District.

Becker challenges McCarthy for House seat

In her race for re-election, Democrat incumbent Carolyn McCarthy said she is running this election like she has run every other one — full steam ahead. With election season in full swing, she will face Republican primary winner Francis X. Becker in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s election. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 10/6/10

The League of Women Voters hosted a debate for candidates vying for the 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Carolyn McCarthy. From left were Frank Scaturro, Francis X. Becker and Dan Maloney.

Three vie for Congressional nomination

The race among three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters. more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

Herald Q & A with the candidates

The Herald sat down with the three candidates running in the Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District general election against Carolyn McCarthy. Here is some of what they had to say. more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.

Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate

The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

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