Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827.
“In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of …
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By Melissa Koenig
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11/27/19
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Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday.
The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by …
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By Darwin Yanes
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11/25/19
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With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon.
According to the Board of …
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By Michael Smollins
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11/21/19
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More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/14/19
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Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide.
The UK-based company, which publishes books around the …
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By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda
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11/14/19
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Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race.
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11/6/19
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With 54 percent of voting precincts reporting, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory over her challenger, Francis McQuade. At press time, Singas had collected nearly 73,000 …
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11/5/19
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In the race for the seat in the county’s 13th Legislative District, Democratic challenger Jennifer Rosenkrantz, of East Meadow, criticized her opponent, Republican incumbent Thomas McKevitt, for …
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10/30/19
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Incumbent Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is running for her second four-term. Long Beach resident Francis McQuade opposes her.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/24/19
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The Town of Hempstead owns roughly 750 plots of land, valued around $4.85 billion, according to Adam Haber, the town’s executive assistant for economic development and government efficiency. …
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By Nathaniel Puciato
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10/21/19
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