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I had never spent more than one night in a hospital or been confronted by serious illness, so my recent surgery for stomach cancer and six-day hospital stay were a life-altering experience. more

5/11/23

What the George Santos discourse is missing

Many of us in Nassau County, myself included, are disgusted by the lies that Republican congressman George Santos has been spewing on a near-daily basis. Like many others, I would like to see Santos resign. But . . . more

By Matthew Adarichev | 3/23/23

Nassau Democrats back Solages in re-election bid

Nassau County Democrats announced on Feb. 13 that County Legislator Carrié Solages had earned their official endorsement in his upcoming re-election bid. The backing marks a full return for … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/21/19

Nassau Dems chair attacks Maragos in letter

Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs on Monday went after county comptroller and Democratic candidate for county executive George Maragos, in an open letter headlined “Why I chose not to endorse George Margos for county executive.” more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/17/17

Democratic County Executive candidate Laura Curran was endorsed by State Senator Todd Kaminsky and State Senator John Brooks on Feb. 22.

Curran endorsed by Kaminsky and Brooks

Democratic County Executive candidate Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) — who launched her campaign on Jan. 5 — was endorsed by State Senator Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and State Senator John Brooks … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/1/17

The City Council appointed Chumi Diamond to a vacant seat at a special meeting on Friday, but not before some residents protested the selection process.

Vote for new Long Beach City Council member sparks charged meeting

The City Council’s vote to appoint a new member to a vacant seat led to a charged meeting at City Hall on Friday, and some residents accused some council members of making a backroom deal and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/3/17

Kaminsky defeats McGrath in State Senate rematch

As local Democrats anxiously awaited election results at Westbury Manor into the late hours of Tuesday night, Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs approached the ballroom’s lectern with a smile, though not a wide one. more

By Ben Strack | 11/9/16

Maragos announces bid for county executive

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos gathered with local community leaders Thursday morning in Mineola to announce his bid for county executive next year, the first candidate to formally declare a run for Republican Ed Mangano’s seat. more

By Ben Strack | 9/29/16

Jacobs: nothing illegal about $50K donation to County Democratic Committee

Though the State Senate returns on Thursday, the Nassau County Board of Elections has not yet counted the more than 4,000 absentee ballots and affidavits after last week’s special election for the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/27/16

Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, leaving court after their guilty verdict on Dec. 11. Speculation has already begun as to who will fill Skelos’s seat.

Skelos verdict may be calm before the storm

The conviction of former Sen. Dean Skelos creates a power vacuum in Albany, and also puts voters in the 9th Senate District in a unique position to determine the balance of power in the Capitol. … more

By Alex Costello | 12/16/15

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