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Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County district attorney, and Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, are locked in a spirited fight for the 4th Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a Democrat from Mineola. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/23/14

Members of Bellmore Fire Department Company 601 carried wreaths commemorating firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and laid them at a memorial constructed of a World Trade Center steel beam.

Bellmore F.D. pays homage to 9/11 victims

Dozens gathered at Bellmore Fire Department headquarters for a somber service commemorating the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks last Thursday. The department hosted the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/17/14

Six new patrol boats, one of which is pictured here, will be used to assist with marine law enforcement efforts on waterways throughout New York State.

Patrolling the New York waters

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced last week that six New Brunswick “Justice” Patrol Boats have been assigned to State and local law enforcement agencies across New York. The watercraft will be used to assist with marine law enforcement efforts on waterways throughout the State. more

8/14/14

Kevan Abrahams, minority leader of the Nassau County Legislature, announced his endorsement of Kathleen Rice, Nassau County’s district attorney, as she runs for Congress. Rice defeated Abrahams in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary in June.

Abrahams endorses Rice for Congress

The two former primary opponents appeared together at a monthly meeting for local clergy at the Long Island Marriot in Uniondale, where Abrahams announced his endorsement. more

By Brian Racow | 7/31/14

Rice declared victory in the Democratic primary at her campaign's Election Night party.

After primary wins, Blakeman and Rice eye November

Kathleen Rice and Bruce Blakeman are now gearing for the summer and fall campaign seasons leading into November’s general election ... more

By Brian Racow | 7/9/14

Eric Gershoff at his first week of basic cadet training.

‘Moving on to something greater’

When some 600 graduates walked across the stage at East Meadow and W.T. Clarke high schools last Sunday to receive their diplomas, there was one notable absence. Eric Gershoff, of East Meadow High, reported to basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, on June 25, four days before graduation. more

By David Weingrad | 7/2/14

A look at the battle for McCarthy’s seat

Electoral upsets happen every so often in Nassau County. There was Republican Dan Frisa beating his party’s incumbent, David Levy, in 1994. Like Levy, Frisa became a one-term congressman after a … more

By Brian Racow | 6/12/14

They're all in a huff over the president's executive orders

Time goes by quickly. We’re well into April, and there seems to be so much to do and so little time to do it. Except when you’re Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. more

4/17/14

Community mourns the loss of Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy called his close friend Michael Chandler on April 9 to chat about the Mets’ opening day and to catch up. The two lifelong friends and diehard Mets fans grew up in the West End, and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/16/14

U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy accepted a plaque from Jay Jacobs, the Nassau County Democratic Committee chairman, during the Nassau County Democratic Committee’s annual spring dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Monday.

Democrats honor McCarthy at Woodbury fundraiser

Long Island Democrats came out in force Monday night for a dinner fundraiser at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury that paid tribute to Carolyn McCarthy, of Mineola, for her 17 years representing Nassau County in Congress. The gala’s guest list included Democratic notables from the region and beyond, like House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and it likely netted hundreds of thousands of dollars for the party. more

By Brian Racow | 4/3/14

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