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In the 4th Congressional District incumbent Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Ameer Benno.
It’s Kathleen Rice vs. Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District
Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat. The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County. more
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State Senators Todd Kaminsky and Elaine Phillips, center, hosted a discussion with health care officials at the NYU Langone-Winthrop Research Institute in Mineola on Oct. 3.
West Hempstead school superintendent is a speaker at mental health forum
State Senators Todd Kaminsky and Elaine Phillips hosted a roundtable discussion on finding timely, affordable and high-quality mental health and addiction care on Oct. 3. The forum followed a report … more
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Incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square, and challenger WIlliam Carr, of WIlliston Park.
Ed Ra, William Carr vie for District 19 seat
The race for the 19th Assembly District began at the end of August when incumbent Edward Ra announced his bid for a fifth term against William Carr on Aug. 29. The Herald asked Ra and Carr … more
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The Cold Spring Harbor Band, which includes vocalist Pat Farrell, left, and bass guitarist Kevin Hawkins, covered many of Billy Joel’s hits to close out Malverne’s annual Summer Entertainment Series at Westwood Park on Aug. 30.
Piano Man cover band closes the show in Malverne
The village of Malverne wrapped up their annual Summer Entertainment Series at Westwood Park on Aug. 30. Billy Joel tribute band, the Cold Spring Harbor Band, performed under the lights at the park … more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced off against actress Cynthia Nixon in a primary on Sept. 13. Above, the two debating at Hofstra University in August.
Sept. 13 is Primary Day in New York
New Yorkers headed to the polls to vote in the 2018 primaries on a Thursday, rather than a Tuesday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is facing his own primary challenge by "Sex and the City" actress Cynthia … more
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The W.H. Library will receive more than $68,000 in Library Construction Aid.
Sen. Kaminsky helps to secure funds for West Hempstead Public Library
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky recently announced that he helped to secure $68,235 in Library Construction Aid from the New York State Library and Education Department for the West Hempstead Public … more
Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are schedule for retrial on corruption, extortion and bribery charges on June 19.
Former State Sen. Dean Skelos, son head back to court in retrial
Dean Skelos, the former Rockville Centre politico who rose to become speaker of the State Senate, and his son, Adam, are scheduled to return to federal court on June 18 to face charges that Dean … more
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Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano will face a new corruption trial, along with his wife, after a mistrial was declared in his first trial on Thursday.
Mistrial declared in Mangano corruption trial
A mistrial was declared on Thursday, Day 47 of the trial of former Nassau county Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda. Jurors remained deadlocked on a verdict after nearly nine days of deliberations. more
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Malverne School District votes in favor of budget
The Malverne Union Free School District budget was passed by district residents on Tuesday. The results were as follows: Budget Yes: 520 No: 258 Proposition #2 – Capital … more
West Hempstead School District budget passed
Residents in the West Hempstead School District voted to support the 2018-19 budget on Tuesday, by a vote of 1089 to 863. In addition, trustees Tony Katrakazis and Byars Cole were elected, and … more
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