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By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.

D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won. His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before … more

By Karina Kovac | 12/1/22

Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference in Long Beach in 2013, when he announced plans to protect the city’s industrial district.

FEMA OKs Long Beach flood protection project

Six years after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in Long Beach, the Federal Emergency Management Agency last week approved funding for the second phase of a $20 million plan to protect the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/18/18

The people have spoken — now let's get to work

There was a grand old party on Election Day, as voters sent President Obama and his party a message: They’re fed up with the political rhetoric and want action. more

11/13/14

My life with Mama

When I told my father that I wanted to run for the U.S. Senate, he said, “Son, I think you should run to see a psychiatrist.” When I told my mother, she was a bit more supportive. more

5/1/14

Congress passes flood insurance relief bill

Congress passed a bill last week that will protect thousands of New York homeowners from huge flood insurance premium rate hikes — or having their property values decimated when they try to … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky and Anthony Rifilato | 3/19/14

LBMC’s Board of Trustees agreed on Tuesday to move forward with bankrupcty proceedings this month, according to an official.

LBMC expected to declare bankruptcy this month

Long Beach Medical Center is expected to file for bankruptcy this month, a move that could pave the way for a 24-hour emergency department after a takeover of the facility by South Nassau … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/12/14

Sen. Charles Schumer, with LBMC CEO Doug Meltzer, left, spoke inside the shuttered hospital's emergency department, which was ready to reopen last June.

Schumer: FEMA owes LBMC $100M for Sandy damage

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Monday to release $100 million in Hurricane Sandy relief funds owed to Long Beach Medical Center, saying that bureaucratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/3/14

Election Day is more than picking a president

Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives. more

10/4/12

Chuck Schumer, left, is facing challenger Jay Townsend.

Roundup: Two races for U.S. Senate

Schumer-Townsend New York’s senior senator, Chuck Schumer, is running for his third six-year term this November. The Democrat from Brooklyn is being challenged by Republican Jay Townsend, … more

10/27/10

Nassau County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello, left, joined hands with Senate-hopeful Bruce Blakeman at Valley Stream’s American Legion hall in January.

Blakeman continues campaign for U.S. Senate

Bruce Blakeman has been campaigning for the U.S. Senate for several months now, and his journey has taken him to all corners of New York state. more

Andrew Hackmack | 6/16/10

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