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Sen. Dean Skelos will return as his party's leader when the new legislative session begins in January.

Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) will return to the State Senate as the leader of his party — his colleagues elected him to that position at their reorganizational meeting Monday afternoon — but whether he returns as Senate majority leader is still up in the air, with a Republican majority hinging on two races that have yet to be decided more than a month after the election. more

Judy Rattner | 12/1/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

11/17/10

An open letter to Sen. Dean Skelos

Back in early August, I began to consider writing a series of columns on reforming New York’s dysfunctional state government. Friends and neighbors were not aware of my interest in this subject; others suggested that no amount of disclosure and transparency could possibly make a difference. more

Hal Peterson | 11/10/10

The longest line in the building was for the Blood Sugar Testing booth. Kathleen Dolan got her finger pricked by Dawn Copper-Nieves from Health Care Partners.

Rockville Centre residents get a golden opportunity for health awareness

For the 8th consecutive year, Sen. Dean Skelos hosted a Golden Gathering Senior Health Fair at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center. The Oct. 22nd event generated a large turnout, with an estimated 1,200 - 1,400 flu shots distributed to those who stopped by. more

11/3/10

Re-elect Skelos in the 9th Senate District

We endorse State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos for another term in the Senate. more

10/27/10

Tom Seifert, second from right, of East Rockaway, was named to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Sen. Dean Skelos at a ceremony on Aug. 19. He is flanked by Chosin Few Korean War veteran Daniel Brandi, formerly of Rockville Centre, left, and World War II combat veteran Lester Wilensky, also of Rockville Centre — both of whom are Hall of Fame inductees.

Rockville Centre vets welcome new Hall of Fame inductees

With two veteran Hall of Famers with ties to Rockville Centre looking on, First Sgt. Thomas Seifert of East Rockaway was selected by Sen. Dean Skelos (R-RVC) to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Seifert, one of the youngest recipients of the award, was honored at a ceremony on Aug. 19 at the East Rockaway American Legion Post, where he is a member. more

Mary Malloy | 9/1/10

Reforming New York's dysfunctional state government

In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the … more

Hal Peterson | 8/12/10

Dean Skelos, State Senate Republican Leader

Skelos among signers of pledge to reform Albany

State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos — and the entire Republican conference — signed New York Uprising's pledges to reform Albany. more

7/28/10

Sen. Dean Skelos found the name of his childhood friend from Rockville Centre, Gerald David Sorrentino, on the Moving Wall that paid tribute to the fallen heroes of the Vietnam War Courtesy Steve Grogan

Sen. Skelos remembers childhood friend from Rockville Centre

Sen. Dean Skelos was one of the many who visited Greis Park in Lynbrook from June 10-13 to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the Vietnam War. Many visited the wall in hopes of finding the name of a loved one inscribed on the wall. more

Theresa Navarra | 6/30/10

Amie Kabin from the Peace Corps, left, spoke with Amun Handa, who represented a group called 100 Black men of L.I.

Job seekers meet prospective employers at Career Fair in Rockville Centre

Over 700 job seekers from areas near and far attended the first ever Career Fair sponsored by Sen. Dean Skelos in the gymnasium of the Recreation Center on May 21. more

Judy Rattner | 5/26/10