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The race for the Town of Hempstead’s 1st Councilmatic District pits Democratic incumbent Dorothy Goosby, who has held the seat since 1999, against Republican Tracy Worthy, a Hempstead community activist who is making her first bid for elected office.
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Dana Williams
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10/8/09
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Anthony J. Santino is seeking a fifth term as a councilman for the Town of Hempstead's fourth district, vowing to “continue to manage your tax dollars in tough times.”
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Mary Malloy
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10/8/09
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Jean Brett-Leach, the Democratic candidate for councilwoman in the Town of Hempstead 4th District who is running against Councilman Anthony Santino (R-East Rockaway), says she promises to work hard, fix problems for district residents and reduce government spending.
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Judy Rattner
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10/8/09
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George Maragos, CEO of a financial services business, is challenging two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman in the race for Nassau County comptroller. Maragos said that the county’s finances have been poorly managed for the past eight years, and he believes his experience can bring needed change.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/8/09
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High property taxes, traffic congestion and the flight of young professionals are serious challenges facing Nassau County. To address these problems, County Executive Tom Suozzi has proposed "New Suburbia: the 90/10 Solution," in which 90 percent of Nassau would remain the same while the other 10 percent is "re-imagined" and "re-visioned" through a number of megaprojects and the revitalization of downtowns across the county.
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Mike Russo
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10/1/09
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During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents.
This is the first in a series of questions we have posed to the six candidates who are vying for three seats on the Council.
Comments on this Q&A? JKellard@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 213.
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10/1/09
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Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin rejected a plea agreement offered by the federal government on Sept. 25, which would have limited a jail sentence for the charges he faces, for filing false tax returns and obstruction of justice, to a maximum of 18 months.
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Dana Williams
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10/1/09
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The general election for Nassau County's 2nd Legislative District seat is now a three-way race.
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Dana Williams
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10/1/09
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High property taxes, traffic congestion and the flight of young professionals are serious challenges facing Nassau County. To address these problems, County Executive Tom Suozzi has proposed "New Suburbia: the 90/10 Solution.
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Mike Russo
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9/29/09
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Nassau Republicans announced Monday that they have garnered over 50,000 signatures on a petition calling for the repeal of the Home Energy Tax, a 2.5-percent increase approved by Democrats last June as part of County Executive Tom Suozzi's three-point plan to close a whopping budget gap.
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Mike Russo
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9/24/09
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