Politics | Herald Community Newspapers

Politics

Featured Most recent

13 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget passed in the legislature, despite Democrats' concerns that the plan relies to heavily on the county's reserves.

Nassau County Legislature adopts 2025 budget

The Nassau County Legislature has approved County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposed $4.2 billion budget for 2025, voting along party lines. more

By Will Sheeline | 11/12/24

Laura Gillen prioritizes reproductive rights

Laura Gillen, the Democratic challenger running for New York's 4th Congressional District, focuses her campaign on the rising cost of living, reproductive rights and immigration reform to address the border. She has also been critical of her opponent for not restoring the state and local tax deduction on income tax and an ethics probe into his hiring practices. The race has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

Anthony D’Esposito discussed his re-election campaign in the 4th Congressional District amid controversy over his hiring practices at a Herald Roundtable on Oct. 10.

Anthony D’Esposito balances controversy, re-election

U.S. Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, the Republican incumbent representing the 4th Congressional District, will face a familiar opponent in a race that has become a focal point in the national battle for control of the House of Representatives. more

By Daniel Offner | 10/30/24

Siela Bynoe is the Democratic State District 6 candidate

Current Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is the Democratic candidate running against Republican Thomas Montenfinise for Senate District 6. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/30/24

Danielle Smikle has new ideas for the 18th Assembly District, which includes Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview and parts of Baldwin and Garden City.

Smikle has youthful vision for Nassau County

Danielle Smikle, a 27-year-old educator, activist and first-time political candidate, says she is ready to lead and bring a millennial perspective to create meaningful change. Running for a seat … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/10/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.

State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign

New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. more

By Daniel Offner | 3/7/24

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.

Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress

After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/13/24

1 | 2 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.