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Re-elect Dunne in 15th Legislative District

Dennis Dunne is one of the few original members remaining from when the Nassau County Legislature was formed in 1995. He has completed two decades of service representing the 15th District, which has changed shape through two redistricting processes, and now includes portions of North Wantagh, northern Seaford and Salisbury. more

10/29/15

C. William Gaylor, left, and Jim Paymar.

Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Keith Lebowitz is challenging incumbent Denise Ford for Nassau County's Fourth Legislative District.

Ford, Lebowitz face off in county’s 4th Legislative District

Denise Ford, who has served in the Nassau County Legislature for 12 years, is being challenged for another two-year term by fellow Long Beach resident Keith Lebowitz. Election Day is Nov. 3. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/14/15

Eileen Napolitano, left, is challenging Norma Gonsalves for the 13th Legislative District in Nassau County.

Two from East Meadow face off for L.D. 13

Nine-term incumbent Norma Gonsalves is being challenged in the 13th Legislative District by political newcomer Eileen Napolitano. more

By David Weingrad | 10/14/15

C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Sixth District sees two newcomers

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Dunne seeks another term in 15th District

Dennis Dunne, an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, is seeking his 11th term. The Republican from Levittown represents the 15th District, which includes Levittown and Salisbury and portions of East Meadow, Bethpage, Wantagh and Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/14/15

Claudia Borecky and Steve Rhoads are running for Nassau County's 19th Legislative District.

Rhoads, Borecky vie for 19th District seat

Claudia Borecky, a Nassau County Board of Elections worker and president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association, is challenging Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads for the 19th District seat this November. more

By Scott Brinton and Brian Racow | 10/9/15

The E.F. Barrett Power Plant straddles Island Park and Oceanside.

PSEG disputes what it owes

In August, PSEG owed the three towns in Nassau county — Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay — $30.4 million in payments in lieu of taxes, but sent them a total of only $29 million. The … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/30/15

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

Yes, this is an election year

Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15