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League forum dissects 2025 election results another term, defeating Democrat Nicole Aloise, 55 percent to 44 percent. County Comptroller Elaine The League of Women Voters of East Nassau hosted a Phillips, another Republican, forum last month, attended by won re-election, besting Demomore than a dozen residents, to crat Wayne Wink 55 percent to analyze local and national 45 percent in a race centered on fiscal oversight and results from the gover nment ef fi2025 elections. The ciency. Republican East Nassau chapCounty Clerk Mauter represents Bellreen O’Connell held more, East Meadow, on to her seat as Free por t, Levitwell, defeating Demtown, Mer rick, ocrat Joylette WilWantagh and Sealiams 57 percent to ford. 43 percent. Barbara Epstein, Epstein also disco-president of the cussed results in nonpartisan, grassthe Town of Hemproots nonprofit dedistead, where John cated to empowering ChERYl hoBBES Ferretti, a Republiindividuals to par- Westbury resident, can who was ticipate in democrat- meeting participant appointed superviic activities, opened sor in August folthe Nov. 19 forum by focusing on local races. She lowing Don Clavin’s resignahighlighted the continued suc- tion, was elected to a full term. cess of Republican candidates He defeated Democrat Joe Scianablo 53 percent to 47 percent. in countywide elections. Re p u b l i c a n i n c u m b e n t Epstein noted the closeness of B r u c e B l a ke m a n s e c u r e d the race compared to others. “It another term as Nassau County was relatively and numerically executive, defeating his Demo- speaking, a closer race than a cratic challenger, Seth Koslow, lot of the other races from 54 percent to 46 percent. Nassau numbers only,” she said. She also pointed out that for County District Attorney Anne Donnelly was also elected to Continued on page 6
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Fun times, local competition, on the flag football gridiron The Salisbury Men’s Athletic Association wrapped up another energetic flag football season last weekend, capping months of games with its annual “Super Bowl” at East Meadow High School. The league brings together roughly 300 kids each fall, emphasizing fun, teamwork and community — with many former players returning as refs and coaches. Above, young players high-fived each other at the culmination of their game on Nov. 30. Right, Alexander Green on the Lions ran with the ball in the end zone. Story, more photos, Page 3.
here just wasn’t the visibility of who the Democratic candidates were.