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Kaminsky is the choice to clean up Albany

On April 19, voters in the 9th Senate District will decide who will replace Sen. Dean Skelos, the disgraced majority leader, and, potentially, which party will control the State Senate. As readers have no doubt noticed . . . more

4/13/16

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, and Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath. (Herald file photos)

Senate candidates sling mud

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky blasted Republican State Senate candidate Chris McGrath last week for saying in a recent interview with the Herald that former Senate Majority Leader Dean … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/13/16

This primary day, there’s a lot on the line

For the first time since the bad old days of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, some New York voters will be able to vote twice on the same day. But this year, on Primary Day, it will be legal. more

4/7/16

Prosecutors are seeking more than a decade in jail for Dean and Adam Skelos, pictured here leaving court after they were found guilty of corruption in December. U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara also wants a fine for Skelos well above the recommended $350,000.

Prosecutor: Make an example of the Skeloses

In court papers filed on Monday, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara beseeched U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood to hand down heavy sentences to Dean and Adam Skelos, asking her to commit the pair to more than … more

By Alex Costello | 4/6/16

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, a Democrat from Long Beach running for State Senate, called out his Republican opponent, attorney Chris McGrath, for not supporting the 'Clean Conscience Pledge."

Kaminsky’s ‘clean conscience’ pledge

Amid criticism from Republicans who have called him a “faux reformer” in his bid for the State Senate, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky on Monday signed a pledge circulated by good-government groups … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/1/16

Mimi Pierre Johnson, a community organizer for New York Communities for Change and resident of Elmont, accused Chris McGrath, right, and his campaign of disseminating “racist, fear-mongering literature.”

McGrath confronts protesters outside office

When a group of protesters led by civil rights attorney Fred Brewington gathered outside the law office of State Senate candidate Chris McGrath Thursday morning, the Republican hopeful defended himself amid calls that he drop out of the race, saying the outcry was politically motivated. more

By Ben Strack | 4/1/16

Nassau needs an independent watchdog

Nassau County buys a lot of stuff — millions of dollars’ worth of things like police cars and office supplies — and contracts for services from attorneys, consultants and others. The process of procuring all these goods and services . . . more

3/31/16

Dean and Adam Skelos, pictured leaving federal court after their conviction in December, have filed papers asking the judge for leniency in their sentencing.

Dean Skelos and son beg for mercy

In court papers filed last week, the lawyers for Dean and Adam Skelos asked a judge for minimal sentencing for their clients, citing a number of personal issues. The lawyers, G. Robert Gage, … more

By Alex Costello | 3/30/16

Chris McGrath, pictured announcing his run for State Senate in February, has agreed to a News12 debate but has turned down a number of local candidates forums. Jeff Bessen/Herald

McGrath turns down local candidates forums

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages commended State Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky for publicly denouncing OTB’s plan for VLTs at Belmont Park. Steve Smirti/Herald

Dozens rally against VLTs at Belmont

Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island. The rally, organized by the … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/29/16

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