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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

Medicare: Who's scaring whom?

This week on the campaign trail, both the president and his challenger are trying to convince voters that the other is trying to destroy Medicare, the health insurance plan for the elderly. more

8/23/12

How many times will your vote be counted?

Voting has often been described as a cherished right and a solemn duty. And it is both. more

4/19/12

$Eric Weltman, a senior organizer at Food and Water Watch, spoke to supporters of a state ban on hydraulic fracturing last week.$

Locals rally against fracking in N.Y.

More than a dozen local residents gathered outside the district office of State Sen. Jack Martins (R-Mineola) in Garden City Park on Feb. 17 to show their support for a ban on hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in the extraction of natural gas. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/25/12

Carrié Solages, third from right, the Democratic challenger in Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District, held a press conference on Oct. 26 to announce a new anti-intimidation task force for the district.

Solages: task force will monitor 3rd L.D. voting

Carrié Solages, a Democrat who is challenging John Ciotti for Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District seat, announced a new community-based task force on Oct. 26 to protect voters from intimidation and fraud at the district’s polls. more

By Jackie Nash | 11/1/11

In six weeks, will we throw the bums out?

Our good friend Mayor Ed Koch has spent the past few months traveling the state, encouraging New Yorkers to “Throw the bums out!” Well, on Primary Day we got the message and threw out Pedro Espada, the worst offender in Albany when it comes to greed and arrogance. more

Al D'Amato | 9/24/10

During the candidates' debate, held by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters, things got a bit tense between the contenders, from left, Frank Scaturro, Francis Becker and Dan Maloney.

Bickering, personal attacks overshadow candidates' debate

The race between three Republicans vying to be chosen as the challenger to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) for the 4th Congressional District seat turned fierce last week during a debate held by … more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

Voters, take a hard look at incumbents

On Monday, New Yorkers — in particular, state workers — anxiously awaited news on whether the state Legislature would pass a series of emergency bills to cut spending and stave off a government shutdown. more

6/20/10

Boo-hoo! Blumenthal’s dreams may be deferred

If we learned anything from last week’s elections, it’s that voters have become a lot smarter than we give them credit for. The May 18 primaries were just the first round of tests for many influential incumbents, and several big names flopped at the polls. more

Al D'Amato | 5/28/10

A relative few decide for all

Voter turnout was slightly larger for this year’s budget and Board of Education elections May 18, though school officials are still seeking ways to increase participation in the future. more

Andrew Hackmack | 5/26/10

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