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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, right, swore in Josh Lafazan at a special inauguration ceremony on Tuesday.
New legislator says it’s ‘the honor of a lifetime’
History was made once again last Friday, as Joshua Lafazan, a Democrat from Syosset, became the youngest elected legislator to hold public office in Nassau County. He represents district 18, … more
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Debra Mulé is often seen at events throughout the community. Last summer she welcomed cadets from the U.S. Naval Academy. From left were Village Historian Cynthia King, school board Members Ernie Kight and Anthony Miller, Capt. Rick Robey, Deputy Mayor George Martinez, Mulé and village Trustee Ron Ellerbee.
Village trustee preps for move to Mineola
Democrat Debra Mulé had long thought she would never get involved in politics, she said. Well, scrap that plan. The Village of Freeport trustee, 55, pulled off a decisive victory on Nov. 7 … more
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Politically speaking, it’s a new day in Nassau County
To say that Nassau County experienced a seismic shift in its often conservative political landscape on Nov. 7 would be an understatement. more
Carl Gerrato, left, is challenging longtime incumbent Legislator Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislature's 8th District.
8th District race pits Gerrato against Muscarella
In the 8th Legislative District, Democrat Carl Gerrato, a Nassau County correction officer, is challenging longtime incumbent Vincent Musarella, a Republican who was first elected in 1995. more
Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams
Legislature nixes $59M in fees from county budget
The Nassau County Legislature voted along party lines for a number of Republican amendments to County Executive Ed Mangano’s budget on Monday, scrapping $59 million in controversial real estate and public safety fee increases. Majority lawmakers also rejected the Democrats’ call for an independent inspector general to be part of a budget compromise. more
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Incumbent Rhoads to face newcomer Gold in District 19
Seeking his second two-year term as a county legislator, Steven Rhoads is being challenged by Bellmore resident Jeff Gold. District 19 includes Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport. more
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Let’s not mess with the state Constitution
Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more
Incumbent County Legislator is being challenged by Karen Blitz in the 7th L.D.
Blitz challenges Kopel in the county’s 7th legislative district
Five-term County Legislator Howard Kopel is being opposed by Karen Blitz of Rockville Centre in the Nassau County 7th legislative district. The district includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook. more
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Once again, Albany fails to address corruption
The question is often asked of middle-school students in social studies classes: How does a bill become a law? Well, in New York, in too many cases, it doesn’t. more
Norma Gonsalves delivered a speech at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum's ribbon cutting in Uniondale on March 31.
Norma Gonsalves will not seek re-election this November
After serving on the County Legislature for 20 years, Norma Gonsalves, Nassau’s presiding officer, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-election this November. more
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