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Students in West Hempstead put on a play in celebration of Thanksgiving.

A fun-filled feast for local school kids

Elementary school students in West Hempstead and Malverne celebrated Thanksgiving with food and fun. Students at West Hempstead’s George Washington school put on a performance, while … more

12/2/10

The Maurice W. Downing Primary School PTA sponsored a pumpkin patch during which kindergartners through second graders picked and decorated the pumpkins to take home.

Students celebrate the fall harvest with pumpkins

Thanks to the Maurice W. Downing Primary School PTA, students in kindergarten through second grade had the opportunity to participate in a “Pumpkin Patch” event and choose pumpkins to … more

11/3/10

Fran Becker will face Carolyn McCarthy in the 4th Congressional District race.

Becker wins congressional primary, Weisenberg beats Toback

Francis Becker pulled away from his two opponents in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary as results were slowly coming in early Wednesday morning for several elections in Nassau County. There were also several other statewide and local primaries for Nassau voters ... more

Mike Caputo | 9/14/10

Long Island native and gubernatorial hopeful Rick Lazio talked politics at the Massapequa Diner last week.

Rick Lazio makes campaign stop on L.I.

After losing to Democrat Hilary Clinton in the 2000 U.S. Senate race, former Republican congressman Rick Lazio said he thought his political career was over. He returned to a quieter life working in the private sector. Now, though, Lazio is seeking to become the next GOP candidate for New York state governor. But first he must win a tough primary race on Sept. 14, with Carl Paladino, a wealthy Buffalo businessman, as his rival. more

David Weingrad | 9/9/10

Dave Mejias and Francesca Carlow prepare to face off in the Democratic primary for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Kemp Hannon in November.

Who will face Kemp Hannon?

In Tuesday’s primary, two Democratic candidates are seeking the chance to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Kemp Hannon on Election Day in November. The Nassau County Democratic Party gave … more

Mike Caputo | 9/8/10

Herald Q & A with the candidates

The Herald sat down with the three candidates running in the Republican primary for the 4th Congressional District general election against Carolyn McCarthy. Here is some of what they had to say. more

Lee Landor | 9/8/10

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

Election season is here

There are only a few days left until the Sept. 14 primaries, which will determine who will be on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 2. more

9/3/10

Foes will face off in primary for Alfano's seat

Their battle for the ballot overshadowed much of the race between Patrick Nicolosi and Mimi Pierre Johnson, Elmont civic leaders vying for the Democratic nod in the primary election to replace outgoing Assemblyman Tom Alfano in November. more

Lee Landor and Andrew Hackmack | 9/3/10

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

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