Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Denenberg was re-elected on Nov. 8 as legislator of the 19th district.
The following is from Legis. Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick): Thank you for re-electing me as county legislator for the 19th legislative district. It is a privilege and honor to serve on your behalf. It is also extremely humbling to be re-elected by an increasing plurality. I will continue to try to be as accessible, responsive and effective as possible. To that end, I continue to maintain my district office at my own expense, hold at least two public meetings per month and make my office available to assist on any and all issues. Please contact me at my office, the numbers and/or email address listed below. It is essential to put people and issues before politics. Indeed, now, more than ever, we need to work together at every level to secure a…
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Denenberg will serve another two years in office after being elected for a seventh term.
Democrat Dave Denenberg won his re-election Tuesday against Republican challenger Dr. Fred Jones for a seat representing the 19th Legislative District. Denenberg captured more than 73 percent of the vote against the non-incumbent, Jones. Jones told Patch that although he did not come out the victor, he wanted to thank all of the people that worked hard on his campaign. "I also hope that the new legislator will see that we have to make some changes in the county," Jones added. Denenberg did not respond to Patch's request for a comment as of press time. Denenberg is a ranking member of the Planning, Development and the Environment and Public Works Committees and member of the Finance, Government Services and Operations and Public Safety …
East Meadow resident Norma Gonsalves has been at her post for 14 years.
Norma Gonsalves, R-East Meadow, has been reelected as legislator of Nassau County's 13th District, according to unofficial results from the Nassau County Board of Elections. With 100 percent of districts reporting, Gonsalves received 5,883 votes, while Patricia Maher, D-East Meadow, obtained 4,709 votes and Joseph Spinola, WF-East Meadow, garnered 741 votes. "I had faith in the voters, and they had faith in me," Gonsalves said. "They thought I deserved another term to carry on the work that I have done over the past 14 years." Gonsalves is now entering her eighth term as legislator. She currently serves as chairperson of the Planning, Development and Environment Committee and vice chairperson of the Minority Affairs Committee. Gonsalves is…
Anglie Cullin, first appointed in 2001, won Tuesday's election over Democratic challenger Claudia Borecky.
Incumbent Republican Angie Cullin defeated Democratic challenger Claudia Borecky Tuesday for 5th district council member. Cullin captured 62.06 percent of the total vote against the non-incumbent, Borecky. "Helping people is what I'm about," Cullin told Patch. "I believe that voters clearly recognized Team Murray's tax freeze agenda as one of the many ways in which our town board works to help people during these challenging times. I am grateful for the support I have received, and I'm ready to work harder than ever for the residents whom I represent." Cullin has served the 5th district since her appointment in January 2001 and subsequent election in November 2003. Cullin was the first woman to serve as receiver of taxes, having been …
Republican incumbent will serve another two-year term.
Incumbent Republican Kate Murray easily defeated Democratic challenger Gary Port Tuesday for the Hempstead Town Supervisor seat. Murray captured 66.84 percent of the total vote against the non-incumbent, Port. "I want to thank all of the residents of Hempstead Town who exercised their right to vote in this election," Murray told Patch. "I am grateful for the support I have received, and I am eager to work with all of the members of Hempstead Town's family to deliver upon Team Murray's campaign motto of 'freezing taxes, helping people.'" Murray was tapped to be the town's supervisor by Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph N. Mondello in 2003 after Richard V. Guardino Jr. announced his resignation as supervisor. Prior to her time as …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Local residents share their views on the 2011 election.
Merrick voters took to the polls early Tuesday morning to play their part in the 2011 local elections. Primary concerns lingering through the community for this year's voting included taxes, the current economy and employment in Nassau County. August's failed Nassau Coliseum vote for a new arena was also a hot topic on voter's minds. A lifelong Bellmore-Merrick resident, John, was disappointed in the county's decision to rule out the coliseum referendum, especially when it could have brought in several job opportunities. "I was a strong supporter of redoing the whole coliseum," he explained. "I think they could have done a lot of things there. I really think there's a lot of parts, not necessarily in Bellmore-Merrick, but on Long Island …
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Monday, November 7, 2011
Town says no medication information is included on the ID cards.
Hempstead Town officials responded Monday afternoon to claims made by Steve Anchin, the Democratic candidate for Hempstead Town Clerk, about the town's senior ID program. The town, along with Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, announced in early October that it had begun offering free identification cards for senior citizens. Last week, Anchin claimed that the ID cards were "dangerous" due to ever-changing medication and prescription information. But the Town of Hempstead responded Monday by saying that no such information exists on the ID cards, specifically for that reason. "Because of the reason that senior's medication changes, we did not include that in the program," said Mike Deery, a spokesman for the town. "... It includes emergency contact …
Where to vote, when you can vote and a roundup of the candidates to vote for.
Planning to vote on Election Day? This guide will tell you everything Merrick residents need to know to prepare yourself for Tuesday's elections. Where to vote Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Not sure which polling place to report to? Check here for the correct place to report to. Top community concerns Those in the community told Patch that there are several major concerns going into this election. Some of these include taxes, jobs and a cutback on police patrol units. See what else they were concerned about and if you agree here. The Candidates (links to Q&A sessions with each candidate are included prior to bios): Hempstead Town Supervisor R - Kate Murray: Prior to serving as Hempstead Town Supervisor, Murray was the …
Friday, November 4, 2011
GOP head Joe Mondello introduced the crowd to all of the candidates in supervisor, legislator, judge and council races.
Thursday night was rally night for the Republicans running for positions in County and Town governments across Nassau. The rally took place at Levittown Hall in Hicksville. GOP chair Joseph Mondello introduced the candidates to the Republican constituents. Many of the candidates, as well as Republican leaders not up for election, spoke in an effort to rally their supporters in an effort to get a significant turnout for Tuesday's elections.
Democratic challenger Claudia Borecky goes up against Republican incumbent Angie Cullin.
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, incumbent Angie Cullin will go up against challenger Claudia Borecky for the position of 5th district council member. The 5th district is comprised of Barnum Island, Bellmore, Lido Beach, Merrick and Point Lookout and parts of Freeport, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling station. Candidates appear in alphabetical order. Claudia Borecky Borecky is president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association. She sits on the board of the Merrick Historical Society and is a member of the Merrick American Legion Auxiliary, as well as the Merrick Kiwanis, Operation SPLASH and the Surfrider Foundation. In 2011, Borecky was the recipient …
Robert Demarco
1:03 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I wish dave represented my district. He gets things done. more ›