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Charles Lavine is ready to go back and do more work in Albany as the local Assemblyman — that is, if voters choose to bring him back. There’s still plenty to do, he says.

Lavine always finding something new to offer

He’s been an Assemblyman for 17 years with hopes of continuing on at least one more term. Charles Lavine is a 75-year-old Democrat with a background in law, spending time as a public defender … more

By Roksana Amid | 11/3/22

State Assemblyman Michael Montesano has said he opposes suspending those investigations.

Bill curtails Assembly debate to 15 minutes

Republicans in the Assembly were blindsided by the Democrats in January when the majority introduced a resolution to limit the time that a bill could be discussed, Assemblyman Michael Montesano … more

2/3/22

Oyster Bay High School alum and founder of education reform organization PWRNNOISE, Arianna Chetram, 20, surrounded by fellow advocates at a voting information table.

North Shore advocates work to get voters to show up on Election Day

As Election Day and the deadline to register to vote on Oct. 9 near, local political activists are urging people to cast their ballot. more

By Jennifer Corr | 10/8/20

Nassau County Republicans decried new law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

Reacting to Green Light Bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week signed into law the Green Light Bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain New York state driver’s licenses. The State Assembly and Senate approved the measure in June. New York joins 12 other states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico in passing such legislation. more

By Nadya Nataly | 7/5/19

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, left, addressed the crowd after being sworn in at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13.

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin sworn in

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was sworn in during a ceremony at Molloy College’s Madison Theatre on Jan. 13 two months after she defeated incumbent Brian Curran. more

By Ben Strack | 1/16/19

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, and Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath. (Herald file photos)

Senate candidates sling mud

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky blasted Republican State Senate candidate Chris McGrath last week for saying in a recent interview with the Herald that former Senate Majority Leader Dean … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/13/16

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Kaminsky’s ‘clean conscience’ pledge

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages invited village residents to join the Assemblyman's challenge

Michaelle Solages kicks off reading challenge

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages announced the start of the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge earlier this month, designed to encourage children to continue reading and learning … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 7/15/15

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky announced at a press conference in Mastic Beach last Friday that he and Sen. Thomas Croci had introduced legislation that would require NY Rising to submit detailed reports on the status of Hurricane Sandy claims to the State Legislature.

Legislators call for NY Rising oversight

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky has introduced legislation that would require New York Rising to submit monthly reports to the State Legislature detailing the status of disaster funds allocated to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/29/15

Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

Schumer swears Kaminsky into Assembly

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

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