With school board elections and the June primary for the Assembly, it seems we’re making more trips to our polling precinct than we might make to the gym.
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8/4/22
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As a former elected official, I am frequently asked who has the toughest job in America. Most often, I answer either . . .
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6/30/22
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With the unheard-of victory of write-in candidate Sheryl Beckman Mednick in the June 16 Oceanside Sanitary District 7 election over her controversial opponent, Commissioner Ryan Hemsley, a new member of the board will bring a new set of values as well, according to those who know Beckman Mednick
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By Jake Pellegrino
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6/27/22
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We don’t typically endorse at the primary level — or at the gubernatorial level. But then again, Tom Suozzi is not a typical candidate. Not only is he from Long Island; he’s also from Nassau County — an important distinction from Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams. He understands the needs of Long Island communities and wants to make sure those needs are not overlooked.
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6/23/22
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Four candidates are vying for seats on the Oceanside Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 17 elections.
Among those seeking re-election are incumbents Michael D’Ambrosio — who has served on …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/12/22
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Many voters may believe election season gets under way in early fall and ends on Election Day in November. That’s the way it might have been . . .
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4/7/22
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Bruce Blakeman’s first public act as Nassau County executive-elect, in the second week of December, was one of rebellion.
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1/6/22
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The war on local school boards, teaching and history is escalating as conservative activists and Republican politicians prepare for the 2022 congressional midterm elections.
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By Alan Singer
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12/23/21
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Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, retained his Election Night lead over Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran after all absentee ballots were counted on Nov. 15, finishing with a 2,150-vote lead.
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By Jeff Bessen
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11/16/21
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If Election Day 2021 proved anything, it’s that Long Island voters shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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By Ronald J. Rosenberg
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11/11/21
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