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Dr. Richard DeAngelis and Judge Robert Bogle were this year’s Friends of Bridge honorees.

Bridge honors life-long Valley Streamers

For more than four decades, Friends of Bridge has been serving Valley Stream to help people and families that are coping with substance abuse problems. Those problems can’t be solved without the backing of the community. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/24/13

High School District Board of Education President Tony Iadevaio called on state lawmakers to relieve some of the pressure on districts.

Valley Stream schools to state: Help us out

About $300 million in additional state aid is expected to make its way to New York’s school when the state Legislature approves a budget later this month, possibly this week. At least some of that should trickle down to Valley Stream’s four districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/20/13

4th Congressional District endorsement — McCarthy

U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy said she hasn’t forgotten about what brought her to Washington in the first place: fighting for tougher gun control, better schools and a higher quality of life for all residents. more

11/2/12

4th Congressional District candidates, from left, Carolyn McCarthy, Fran Becker and Frank Scaturro.

McCarthy has two challengers in 4th C.D.

There is a three-way race for the 4th Congressional District, which covers much of Nassau County’s south shore. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has represented the district since 1997 and is seeking her ninth term. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/24/12

County Legislator Fran Becker, joined by Gibson resident Carol Crupi, held a hearing on the FEMA flood maps last Thursday in Mineola.

County steps up in flood map fight

Valley Stream residents want out of the high-risk flood zone. They made that known at a hearing in Mineola last Thursday night, chaired by Nassau County Legislator Fran Becker. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/14/12

Supports Becker

Not only did we see your article in the Herald (“Gonzalez takes on Becker in Legislature,” Oct. 13-19), but also were watching the debate between Fran Becker and Anthony Gonzalez, and one of the statements Gonzalez delivered was that he had to be pushed into running — not a good sign. more

10/27/11

Fran Becker

10/21/11

Francis X. Becker, left, and Anthony Gonzalez are competing for the 6th Legislative District seat.

Gonzalez takes on Becker in Legislature

Francis X. Becker, an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, is running for re-election to represent the 6th District. The Republican from Lynbrook was first elected in 1995. He is being challenged by Anthony Gonzalez, a Democrat from Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/12/11

The proposed new Nassau County Legislative district map. The green area would be the new District 19 with no incumbent. The yellow area would be the new District 3, where John Ciotti lives, and the tan area would be the new District 7, which Howard Kopel represents.

Legislative changes possible in Valley Stream

Nassau County’s Legislative districts would change drastically in Valley Stream if a plan by the Republican majority is enacted. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Scott Brinton | 5/4/11

Brian Curran was elected to serve the 14th Assembly District.

Curran, Ra win Assembly seats

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran won the race for the 14th Assembly District to replace outgoing Assemblyman Bob Barra, who did not seek re-election after holding the position for 10 years. more

Herald Staff | 11/4/10

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