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Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.
Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’
When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.
Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in
Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more
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How slavery changed the face of Long Island
Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more
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Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.
Clavin announces transition team
Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more
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Donald Clavin was officially declared the next Town of Hempstead supervisor on Thursday after incumbent Laura Gillen conceded in the supervisor's race.
Clavin declares victory, Gillen concedes in Hempstead supervisor’s race
With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon. According to the Board of … more
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Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.
Macmillan responds to embargo criticism
Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more
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Republicans maintain a stronghold in the Town of Oyster Bay
Joseph Saladino, 57, of Massapequa, a former 13-year State Assemblyman, has captured Oyster Bay’s supervisor race once again. Originally appointed in February 2017 to lead a town suffering from a … more
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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
Josh Lafazan — Incumbent
Vote Lafazan in the 18th District
Josh Lafazan had an impressive resume before he became the youngest ever to serve on the Nassau County Legislature. He began his first term at 23 years old with a master’s from Harvard and a … more
James Altadonna Jr. — Challenger
With Altadonna there will be a new day in Oyster Bay
It’s time for party patronage to end in the Town of Oyster Bay. James Altadonna Jr., a Republican who is running on the Democratic ticket, will do just that and so much more to benefit residents. … more
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