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Democratic 4th District Congresswoman Kathleen Rice joined several other incumbents in holding on to her seat in Tuesday night’s election, narrowly fending off a challenge from Republican former Marine David Gurfein. more

11/9/16

Flower Hill Mayor Elaine Phillips will challenge former NIFA board member Adam Haber for the 7th District seat in November.

Phillips kicks off Senate campaign

Republican State Senate hopeful Elaine Phillips officially kicked off her campaign on June 30, telling voters that she’s a fighter and that she will win the 7th District seat in November. Jack … more

By Steve Smirti | 7/12/16

Wendy Tepfer, left, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center director, was recently named a Woman of Distinction by State Sen. Michael Venditto. Above, Tepfer working with Kennedy High School sophomore Rachel Woodiwiss during the nonprofit organization UNITE’s Arrive Alive teen driver-safety class on June 3.

Community Parent Center's Wendy Tepfer named 'Woman of Distinction'

Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center since 2002, was recently honored by State Sen. Michael Venditto as a “Woman of Distinction.” more

6/8/16

Long Island Rail Road and local officials broke ground on the 21-month, $23.9 million renovation of the Wantagh train station on May 12.

Wantagh station renovation begins

“This time, it’s Wantagh’s turn,” Long Island Rail Road President Patrick Nowakowski said last week, as construction was about to get under way on the Wantagh train station. Officials gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday at the former Triangle Park to signal the beginning of a project that has been years in the making. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/18/16

State should mandate GMO labeling

Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . . more

3/24/16

The battle for Dean Skelos’s seat begins to take shape

The special election to fill the State Senate’s 9th District seat, formerly held by Majority Leader Dean Skelos, is set for April 19, the same day as New York’s presidential primary. more

2/4/16

Chris Weidman chatted with Sen. Jack Martins outside the State Senate chamber.

A fighting chance

Former mixed martial arts champ Chris Weidman last week brought some muscle to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s campaign to legalize the competition in New York state. Weidman, who was … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/3/16

Legislator Steven Rhoads, along with State Sen. Michael Venditto and State Assemblyman Dave McDonough, honored Ellice and Tom Toscano for their years of service to Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh.

Toscano gives back to the temple

“My husband is Catholic and I’m Jewish,” Wantagh resident Ellice Toscano said. “And we’ve always been respectful of each other’s religions.” In 27 years at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh, Ellice Toscano and her husband, Tom, have always found ways to give back while raising their three sons, Matthew, now 35, Ryne, 30, and Reed, 23. Now in her 60s and a grandmother to 2-year-old Gabriella, Toscano looks back on the time and service she gave to her house of faith. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/26/16

Venditto reflects on first year

Although he spends a good part of his time in Albany, State Sen. Michael Venditto said he hasn’t forgotten about importance of face-to-face interaction with his constituents, who live in Baldwin, West Babylon, and everywhere in between. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Cory Levy received his Eagle Scout pin from his father, Ken, at his Court of Honor Ceremony on Nov. 28 at the Seaford American Legion.

Top honor for Seaford Scout

The Boy Scout who constructed a gazebo dedicated to slain ATF agent John Capano is now an Eagle Scout. Cory Levy received scouting’s highest honor in a ceremony at the Seaford American Legion on Nov. 28, where he was joined by about 80 family members, friends, fellow Scouts, elected officials and community leaders. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/8/15

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