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A state Supreme Court judge denied the Village of Floral Park’s request for a temporary restraining order against construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7.

Judge denies village’s restraining order request against Belmont construction

A state Supreme Court judge denied Floral Park officials’ request to halt construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7, saying that the village failed to show that it was suffering from irreparable harm … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/7/19

The U.S. Air Force used Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, like the one seen here, in World War II.

Guest Column: A veteran remembers the B-29 bombers

I vividly remember the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, a magnificent aircraft that was a major factor in ending World War II in the Pacific. With its higher speed, pressured crew compartment and greater … more

By George Rand | 11/7/19

Vincent Muscarella wins re-election

Vincent Muscarella has won another term to the Nassau County Legislature, as he won re-election against challenger Barbara Hafner on Nov. 5. As of press time Tuesday night, Muscarella had 9,489 votes … more

11/6/19

Muscarella defeats Tweedy in town's 2nd district

Thomas Muscarella managed to retain his seat as the Town of Hempstead councilman for the 2nd District on Tuesday night, when he declared victory over former Village of Floral Park Mayor Tom Tweedy. … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/6/19

Don Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.

Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race

Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race. more

11/6/19

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory early. She was joined here by her husband, Theo Apostolou, left, and Nassau Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs.

Madeline Singas wins big in Nassau County D.A.'s race

With 54 percent of voting precincts reporting, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory over her challenger, Francis McQuade. At press time, Singas had collected nearly 73,000 … more

11/5/19

Village of Floral Park officials filed a request for a temporary restraining order on construction at Belmont Park.

Floral Park officials submit request to halt Belmont Park construction

An attorney representing the Village of Floral Park filed a request with a state judge on Nov. 1 for a temporary restraining order to halt construction at Belmont Park. more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/1/19

Assemblyman Ed Ra spoke about his tax credit bill at a news conference on Oct. 22.

Bill may help over-assessed homeowners

A new bill in the State Legislature would grant homeowners whose properties were over-assessed a tax credit for the five years during which Nassau County plans to phase in its new … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/31/19

The Herald endorses Vincent Muscarella for another term in the Nassau Legislature.

Re-elect Vincent Muscarella in 8th Legislative District

Vincent Muscarella, a Republican from West Hempstead, has been a member of the Nassau County Legislature since it was founded in 1996, and has been attentive to the needs of the 8th Legislative … more

10/30/19

The Herald endorses Tom Tweedy for the Town of Hempstead's 2nd Council District.

Vote for Tom Tweedy in Hempstead’s 2nd District

In a race that pitted former Floral Park Mayor Tom Tweedy against Town Councilman Tom Muscarella, it became clear that Tweedy had a better grasp of the issues that affect the town’s 2nd … more

10/30/19

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