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Avenue Deli celebrates grand opening in W.H.

Avenue Deli, 290 Hempstead Ave. in West Hempstead, celebrated its grand opening at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15. Hempstead Town’s Receiver of Taxes Don X. Clavin Jr., third from left, … more

7/16/13

Town should seize redistricting opportunity

In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate. more

2/28/13

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg will remain in the 19th District. A Republican redistricting plan proposed as late as Monday would have removed him from the 19th District, which he has represented for 14 years.

One vote scuttles GOP plan to remove county legislator from 19th District

Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature modified their proposed redistricting map yesterday, backing off a plan to place a sliver of Merrick, including the home of Democratic Legislator Dave Denenberg, into the neighboring district of Legislator Joseph Scannell, a Democrat from Baldwin. The plan would have removed one of the two incumbents from the Legislature. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 2/27/13

We're the grass in the redistricting field

There are 10 elephants and nine donkeys in a field. more

2/21/13

Thank you, Legislator Ford

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

It's long past time for action at the Bay Park plant

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

1/31/13

Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last week from a heart attack he suffered in the legislative offices.

Mangano calls for special election to replace majority leader

A special election to replace Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt will be held on Election Day, Nov. 6. Schmitt, the Legislature’s majority leader and presiding officer, who represented the 12th District since 1995, died suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 3. He was 62. more

By David Weingrad | 10/11/12

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

Tough times call for tough measures in Nassau County

Last week, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano sent a memo to county department heads, ordering them to compile layoff lists. This would be the third in a series of layoffs of county employees ordered by Mangano in one year. more

8/2/12

Central District, Parent Center to host athletic recruiting seminar

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center and Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg will present a program about the college athletic recruiting process, “Does Your Child Dream of Playing Sports in College?” The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road in North Merrick. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 1/17/12

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