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In 2004, New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the performance — or should we say the underperformance — of the New York State Legislature. The report’s first … more

11/12/10

The West Hempstead school district's math department is devising a plan to increase state test scores.

W.H. math department devising new formula for success

In response to a drop in scores on last year’s state math exams, the math department at the West Hempstead school district is working with teachers and school administrators to devise a plan … more

Nakeda Ellis | 11/10/10

Nicolosi is the choice in the 21st Assembly District

Replacing popular state Assemblyman Thomas Alfano in the 21st District will be no small feat. Alfano has been highly visible in the community for the past 15 years, and has always taken the time to … more

10/27/10

Re-elect Skelos in the 9th Senate District

We endorse State Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos for another term in the Senate. more

10/27/10

Re-elect Hooper in the 18th A.D.

The Herald endorses Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper for another term.Hooper, a Hempstead native who has represented the 18th Assembly District — which encompasses parts of Lakeview, West … more

10/27/10

Ra, Nicolosi vie for Alfano's Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. Getting the nod … more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

State Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper is being challenged for her 18th Assembly District seat by retired cop Derek Partee.

Race for the 18th Assembly District seat

Albeit quietly, the race for the 18th Assembly District seat, currently held by Hempstead Democrat Earlene Hooper, is on. The 22-year incumbent is facing Republican challenger Derek Partee, a retired … more

Lee Landor | 10/20/10

Pat Nicolosi, Democrat, and Ed Ra, Republican.

Ra, Nicolosi battle for Alfano’s Assembly seat

With longtime Assemblyman Thomas Alfano (R-North Valley Stream) deciding not to run for re-election, two newcomers are looking to represent New York’s 21st Assembly District. more

Andrew Hackmack and Lee Landor | 10/20/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Merrick School District PTAs are planning to attend a rally in Mineola on Monday to protest County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan to eliminate the county’s guarantee that it will pay refunds on property-tax challenges. The county executive would instead like school districts and towns to pay the refunds.

School districts plan rally against Mangano tax plan

To help close the more than $300 million budget deficit that Nassau now faces, County Executive Ed Mangano’s recently proposed budget includes a proposal to end the county’s “guarantee” that it will pay refunds owed when homeowners successfully challenge their tax assessments. more

David Weingrad | 10/15/10

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