Mohammed Saleh, 67, has a multi-faceted identity. He is a Bangladeshi immigrant who arrived in the U.S. 44 years ago, eventually moving to Merrick in 1985. He is a successful pharmacist who became a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/17/15
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Only 20 percent of Long Islanders voted in last week’s election, but they made sure their voices were heard loud and clear: They were sick of the corruption that has plagued politics at all levels of government.
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11/12/15
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In a good year, many, if not most, Nassau County voters are cynical about local politics. Two powerful machines, led by the major political parties, exercise tight control over . . .
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11/12/15
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There were no surprises in the 19 races for Nassau County Legislature on Election Day, with all incumbents securing re-election.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/4/15
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Madeline Singas has won the race for Nassau County District Attorney. With a commanding lead at about 11:15 p.m., Singas gave a victory speech at the Garden City Hotel, where local Democrats assembled on Election Night.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/3/15
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The marquee contest on next Tuesday’s ballot in Nassau County is for district attorney.
Democrat Madeline Singas, who has filled the D.A.’s seat since she replaced Kathleen Rice in January, …
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10/30/15
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The Herald encourages Town of Hempstead voters to return Nasrin Ahmad to the town clerk’s seat. She is, far and away, the most qualified candidate for the job.
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10/29/15
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The Herald encourages voters to return Norma Gonsalves to the 13th Legislative District seat, which she has held since 1997.
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10/29/15
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The race for the Nassau County district attorney’s seat is the biggest one in the county this year.
Acting District Attorney Madeline Singas, a Democrat, is being challenged by Town of …
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By Alex Costello
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10/21/15
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The race for Town of Hempstead supervisor pits longtime Councilman Anthony Santino, a self-described conservative Republican from East Rockaway, against Bellmore-based community and gun-control activist Rita Kestenbaum, a Democrat.
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By Scott Brinton
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10/21/15
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