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Michaelle Solages and Sean Wright are the two candidates for the new 22nd Assembly District.

Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, there is a new state Assembly district in western Nassau County. The 22nd District spans from Bellerose to North Woodmere and includes all or parts of Elmont, Franklin Square and Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/10/12

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

Leg. Francis X. Becker, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, challenger Frank Scaturro will vie for the 4th Congressional seat.

State, federal seats up for grabs next month

Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/4/12

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

Candidates, from left, Michaelle Solages, Milagros Vicente, Gary D'Annunzio and Patricia Maher.

Pair of primaries for new Assembly district

Three candidates are seeking the Democratic endorsement to run for the newly created 22nd Assembly District in the Sept. 13 primary. There is also a contested primary for the Working Families line. The winners will square off against Republican nominee Sean Wright in November. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/5/12

Michaelle Solages, left, and Milagros Vicente debated at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30.

Assembly candidates square off at debate

A pair of candidates vying to become the Democratic choice to run for a newly created Assembly seat shared their views on a variety of issues at a debate at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/5/12

The Assembly’s 21st District will move south and east, according to maps recently released by the New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment.

Ra to lose Elmont, part of Franklin Square under new maps

According to new maps released by a redistricting task force and recently approved by the State Assembly and Senate, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Elmont and Franklin Square will become part of the new 22nd Assembly District, an area currently represented by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) and Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach). more

By Jackie Nash | 3/27/12

A new Assembly District would include all of Valley Stream.

New Assembly district for Valley Stream

As it stands now, Valley Stream has three representatives in the State Assembly. Brian Curran represents the village; Ed Ra, North Valley Stream; and Harvey Weisenberg, South Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/21/12

Reforming Medicaid: 'It's a slam dunk?'

I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.   more

Hal Peterson | 3/9/11

Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.

An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra

The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more

Andrew Hackmack with video by Mary Malloy | 11/24/10

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