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Ed Mangano, left, and Tom Suozzi are facing off for the second time in four years.

Mangano, Suozzi face off in ’09 rematch

It’s Mangano v. Suozzi, round two. This time, Ed Mangano is the incumbent and Tom Suozzi is the challenger. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/23/13

Kathleen Rice, left, the Nassau County District Attorney for the past eight years, is being challenged by Republican Howard Sturim.

Rice challenged by Sturim for D.A. position

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, who has held that law enforcement position for eight years, is being challenged in the Nov. 5 election by Great Neck resident Howard Sturim. more

By Howard Schwach | 10/16/13

Mangano is sending Nassau County back to the bad old days

I’ve been reading former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato’s last few columns, extolling the virtues of Republican County Executive Ed Mangano. more

10/10/13

Two of our Long Island Congressmen are worthy of praise

They say that “politics makes strange bedfellows.” While they are far from being alike, two members of Congress from Long Island are playing major roles in the ongoing debate about how to open up the government after a shutdown. more

10/10/13

Maureen O'Connell, left, the incumbent Nassau County clerk, is being challenged by Laura Gillen.

Gillen looks to unseat O’Connell for county clerk

The Nassau County Clerk’s office has many functions, including the maintenance of all property records in the county. The clerk serves the County and Supreme Courts, and as an officer for the state and federal governments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/9/13

A government shutdown is a disservice to taxpayers

Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last? more

10/3/13

Tom Suozzi, left, and Ed Mangano, now battling for who will be the next county executive, were all smiles last Oct. 16 at the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University.

This year, all politics is local

Last year’s election had all the hype, with the hotly contested race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, and the battle for control of Congress. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/25/13

Elections are about you. Take them seriously.

For the next six weeks, you will hear Democratic and Republican candidates for county and town office complain about how bad a job members of the other party have done when they were in power, and how bad it would be if they were elected again. more

9/19/13

John Cameron Jr., chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, center, joined Schumer at the news conference, and spoke briefly in support of the senator’s proposal.

Schumer: Nassau needs rebuilding plan

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the third-highest-ranking member of the Senate’s Democratic majority, spoke at a news conference on Monday in the driveway of a south Merrick home, calling on the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a comprehensive plan to protect Nassau County’s coastline from future storms. more

By Brian Racow | 9/11/13

Tom Suozzi was joined by his wife, Helene, to celebrate his victory in the Democratic primary on Sept. 10.

Suozzi wins Democratic primary

Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi will be running for his old job in November, after winning the Democratic primary on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/10/13

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