Voters in the 4th Congressional District will choose between 14-year incumbent Carolyn McCarthy, a Democrat, and Republican Francis X. Becker, a 14-year Nassau County legislator, on Election Day. Campaigns are different for incumbents and challengers. An incumbent needs to convince the voting public — and the media — that he or she has done a good job and will continue to do so. A challenger needs to have a plan, needs to show how that plan would be carried out, and has to convince voters that he or she will do a better job than the incumbent. more

George Sava, a Republican who switched to the Democratic Party in 2007, is mounting a vigorous campaign against Republican Minority Leader Dean Skelos in the 9th Senate District. more

East Rockaway resident Ed Corrado has announced his candidacy for trustee in the March 2011 village elections. He is seeking public office for the first time. “Reviewing all village personnel expenses will shine light on what’s really going on with our money,” said Corrado, who will represent the Pride Party. “I’m all for fiscal responsibility and good government — that’s why I join our next mayor, Fran Lenahan, in seeking to see where our hard-earned money is going.” more

A day after announcing his run for East Rockaway mayor, Trustee Francis T. Lenahan, Jr. raised more than $25,000 at a campaign fundraiser at Rocco’s Catering on Main Street last week. According to Lenahan, more than 250 people attended the two-hour event, which included local business owners, volunteer firemen, ex-chiefs, members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, as well as a myriad of elected officials and supporters. more

By Clarissa Hamlin In her race for re-election, Democrat incumbent Carolyn McCarthy said she is running this election like she has run every election – full steam ahead. “I don’t take any opponent or any election for granted,” she said. And with election season in full swing, McCarthy will face Republican Primary Winner Francis X. Becker, Nassau County legislator for the 6th legislative district, in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s national election. But first, here is a breakdown on what McCarthy told the Herald about her issues and views on the road to trying to achieve re-election.Carolyn McCarthy, 66, is currently serving her 7th term in the U.S. Congress as a representative of 4th Congressional District. The district includes Baldwin, East Meadow, East Rockaway, Elmont, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Malverne, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Valley Stream, West Hempstead, and Westbury. She is widowed and lives in Mineola. more

In her race for re-election, Democrat incumbent Carolyn McCarthy said she is running this election like she has run every other one — full steam ahead. With election season in full swing, she will face Republican primary winner Francis X. Becker in the 4th Congressional District race in November’s election. more

The Freedom Party of East Rockaway held its first organizational meeting on Sept. 23 at the Commuter’s Club on Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway. The 19 attendees were welcomed by Richard Meagher, current deputy mayor of the village, and Village Trustee Irene Villacci. Meagher served as moderator for the evening and, after reviewing six different handouts, including proposed bylaws, he outlined four reasons for forming the Freedom Party of East Rockaway. more

It may not be a game of chess, but it is a race to the top for Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Garden City) and her challenger, Francis Becker, Republican primary winner who will face McCarthy in the 4th Congressional District race. And with November’s election right around the corner, the countdown is on. This is part one of a Herald series about this race. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy will be featured next week. more

John Mirando, East Rockaway’s village administrator for the past three years, has resigned. “It has been a pleasure working with the whole board and the wonderful village staff,” said Mirando, who lives in Rockville Centre. “I loved working with [late Mayor] Ed Sieban. “I really didn’t want to leave — I thought I would be here until I retired. It’s a wonderful community, my home away from home.” more

Village Trustee Francis T. Lenahan, Jr. has announced that he will run for mayor on the East Rockaway Village Pride Party line in March of next year. His platform, he said, is three-pronged: cutting taxpayer-funded, highly paid administrators; overseeing the responsible growth of the village; and implementing an overall village tax cut which will benefit every homeowner. more