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County legislative redistricting: a temptation for political avarice

The shape and composition of the Nassau County Legislature’s 19 districts are modified after every U.S. Census to reflect changes in population from one district to another. more

7/26/12

What would you ask someone from 1940?

In the coming weeks, the Herald will conduct interviews with two little boys and a baby. That is, they were seven and one in 1940, the year that they were listed as residents in East Rockaway on the … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/19/12

Under a Republican plan to redraw the Nassau County Legislature’s district lines, Democratic Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, would see his district –– the 19th –– merged with Legislator Joseph Scannell’s district –– the 5th. In effect, Democrats would lose a seat. A State Supreme Court justice, however, placed a temporary restraining order on the plan on Thursday, effectively preventing it from taking effect until the matter is decided in court. Above, Denenberg at Monday's redistricting hearing.

Democrats cheer judge’s redistricting decision

Democrats welcomed news last Thursday that a State Supreme Court justice had issued a temporary restraining order barring the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature from moving ahead with a plan to redraw the Legislature’s lines. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/13/11

A county redistricting plan has created controversy between Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature.

The 'Republican protection plan' will change your district

Nassau County Republicans unveiled a plan last week to redraw legislative districts — a plan that would figuratively uproot many voters and place them in politically unfamiliar territory. … more

By Lee Landor | 5/4/11

Valley Stream shows growth

The population has increased in Valley Stream in the past 10 years, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau, and the community has also become more diverse. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/21/11

Rockville Centre Census data reveal small changes

It would be inaccurate to describe the population of Rockville Centre as a mosaic — the village is, after all, 88 percent white — but 2010 U.S. Census data show that it has become slightly more diverse since the last census, in 2000. more

Judy Rattner | 4/13/11

Open your door to the census taker

Hundreds of thousands of temporary census workers are knocking on millions of doors in their neighborhoods across the country as the U.S. Census Bureau continues its efforts to count everyone living in the United States. more

5/20/10

Get counted!

Mayor Mary Bossart, who also serves as treasurer of the Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA), recently had the opportunity to discuss the importance of the upcoming Census 2010 program … more

2/10/10

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