Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, there is a new state Assembly district in western Nassau County. The 22nd District spans from Bellerose to North Woodmere and includes all or parts of Elmont, Franklin Square and Valley Stream.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/10/12
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Many state and federal seats are up for grabs this year, and the decisions we make in the voting booth will have the potential to dramatically impact our lives.
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10/4/12
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Though most of the hype is surrounding this year’s presidential election, there are many other seats up for grabs this Election Day.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/4/12
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In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts.
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9/27/12
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Three candidates are seeking the Democratic endorsement to run for the newly created 22nd Assembly District in the Sept. 13 primary. There is also a contested primary for the Working Families line. The winners will square off against Republican nominee Sean Wright in November.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/5/12
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A pair of candidates vying to become the Democratic choice to run for a newly created Assembly seat shared their views on a variety of issues at a debate at the Elmont Memorial Library on Aug. 30.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/5/12
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According to new maps released by a redistricting task force and recently approved by the State Assembly and Senate, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Elmont and Franklin Square will become part of the new 22nd Assembly District, an area currently represented by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) and Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach).
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By Jackie Nash
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3/27/12
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As it stands now, Valley Stream has three representatives in the State Assembly. Brian Curran represents the village; Ed Ra, North Valley Stream; and Harvey Weisenberg, South Valley Stream.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/21/12
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I have to admit, I’m having a problem understanding how, in just 33 working days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team was able to recommend 79 cost cutting measures to save $2.3 billion in the upcoming budget. I’ll address this concern from three viewpoints.
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Hal Peterson
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3/9/11
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The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra.
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Andrew Hackmack
with video by Mary Malloy
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11/24/10
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