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Keep ‘off-year’ elections off-year
Long Island voters are heading to the polls next Tuesday, to decide on a number of races spanning town boards and administrations as well as county legislatures. It’s what we call an “off-year” election . . . more
Replace appointments with special elections
Interpreting the U.S. Constitution and applying the results to today’s America is like taking a tired and hungry toddler to a Disney store — no matter how many times you give in, the youngster will never be happy. more
Election integrity in New York?
Over the past 20-something years, election integrity has become a hot-button issue in our country. In 2000, Democrats claimed that George W. Bush was an illegitimate president . . . more
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How not to make a mountain out of a molehill
Last week in Nassau County, there was a moment of collective breath-holding for those who support the rule of law, after a printing company made every active voter in the county a Democrat. more
Michael Giangregorio is an outspoken advocate for the autism community, working extensively at the local and state level. He now seeks to be an advocate for the entire community once represented by Steve Rhoads in the Nassau County Legislature — seeking votes on the Republican ticket in a Feb. 28 special election.
Michael Giangregorio: the ‘quality-of-life’ candidate
When he moved from Queens, Michael Giangregorio was seeking a higher quality of life. Now, as he is running to replace Steve Rhoads on the Nassau County legislature, he seeks to pay it forward. more
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State Sen. Steve Rhoads, legislator for the Nassau County's 19th district at the time, criticizes the state's plan for congestion pricing. Rhoads's seat has been vacant since he succeeded John Brooks in the State Senate in January, and its next occupant will be decided in a special election.
Candidates announced for Nassau County's 19th Legislative District special election
Sen. Steve Rhoads left his position as Nassau County Legislator for the 19th district when he defeated John Brooks in November to head to Albany. That seat is now vacant, but will be filled soon … more
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Republicans on Long Island, including State Sen. Steve Rhoads, have expressed concern for the new bill, saying that it will drown out local issues emphasized during odd-numbered election years.
Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. Hochul believes the bill will … more
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Santos should do the honest thing: step aside
More than a quarter-million people turned out across the North Shore and Queens on Election Day to decide who would succeed Tom Suozzi representing them in the U.S. House. Those voters overwhelmingly chose George Santos to take that job. Yet the George Santos they elected is not actually George Santos. It’s a fictional character, and what voters believed about him was no different than believing Martin Sheen might make a good President of the United States because of the likeable character he once played on television. more
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