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Party: Democrat Age: 38 Lives in: Hicksville Family: No spouse, no children Profession: Software engineer and scientific programmer

A first run for public office for Jeremy Joseph

The Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 7 is coming up on August 23, and for Jeremy Joseph of Hicksville, this will be his first run for public office.Joseph was born in 1984 in … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/4/22

Party: Democrat Age: 56 Lives in: North Hempstead Family: Husband, two daughters Profession: Former attorney, former member of the North Hempstead Town Board for the 4th District, currently member of the New York Senate from the 7th District

State Sen. Anna Kaplan running for reelection

With the district lines redrawn this year, the North Shore of Nassau County is now a part of State Senate District 7, a district currently held by Anna Kaplan of North Hempstead. Kaplan will be … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/4/22

Manganos get more time to appeal conviction

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and his wife, Linda, have been granted a few more weeks of freedom from jail while they continue to appeal their sentences. The Manganos were scheduled … more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance companies.

Mangano ordered to pay more than $10 million in fraud case

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to a 12-year prison term in a bribery scandal, is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance … more

By James Bernstein | 7/15/22

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.

Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.

‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference

When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.

Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’

Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Andrew Giuliani looks to be the first Republican to return to the governor’s mansion since George Pataki finished his third and final term in 2006.

Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change

New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi says he’s leaving Congress so he can fix what’s broken in Albany — even if that means upending the incumbent governor from his own party, Kathy Hochul.

Tom Suozzi ready to solve problems in Albany

Tom Suozzi’s path to the governor’s mansion won’t be an easy one — especially since he’ll have to win a June 28 Democratic primary that includes a popular incumbent, Kathy Hochul. more

By Michael Hinman | 6/23/22

Village trustee Steve Minicozzi would like to continue his work upgrading the village as Bayville’s new mayor.

Minicozzi ready to lead Bayville without raising taxes

Everyone seems to know Steve Minicozzi perhaps because of his volunteerism. When asked when he first got involved in his community he paused. That’s because he needed to think, he said, because … more

By Laura Lane | 6/22/22

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