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Vol. 116, No. 22
March 10 - 16, 2021
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North Hempstead’s Viviana Russell To Run For Town Clerk
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orth Hempstead councilwoman Viviana L. Russell officially announced her bid for North Hempstead Town Clerk in this year’s election. She has received the endorsements of both the North Hempstead and Nassau County Democratic Party organizations. The current Town Clerk, Wayne Wink, is running for Town Supervisor. Upon election, Russell would be the first African American to hold town-wide office in North Hempstead. She holds the distinction of being the first ever African American woman elected to Town office, having succeeded Robert Troiano, who was the first African American elected official in Town history. See rest of the story on page 4
Port’s Legislative Task Force meets with local elected officials to discuss funding for upcoming school year (See page 3)
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