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Blakeman wins re-election; Ferretti takes supervisor’s seat By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com
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There’s something truly unique about living in Valley Stream, and the people who call it home don’t need to be told why. This is a community built on connection. Neighbors look out for one another, businesses support local families and organizations work together to make life here better for everyone. Our schools continue to thrive thanks to dedicated teachers, involved parents and students who achieve in academics, the arts and athletics. Learning here goes beyond the classroom. There’s never a shortage of things to do in Valley Stream. Residents enjoy parks, walking trails, village-run events and programs at local fixtures like the library, the community center and the historical society. From youth sports to senior activities, there’s something here for everyone. This week, the Valley Stream Herald is being mailed to every home, along with our annual Community Guide. Inside you’ll find stories and resourc-
according to unofficial results. In District 7, incumbent Republ i c a n H o w a r d Ko p e l r a n against Democrat Alec Fischthal, with Kopel declaring victory. In District 3, Democratic incumbent Carrie Solages f aced Re publican Kadeem Brown, and Solages was the winner.
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Opponent
nassau county Executive
Bruce Blakeman (R) ................. 54%
Seth Koslow (D) ................46%
nassau county District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) .................... 55%
Nicole Aloise (D) ...............45%
nassau county comptroller
Elaine Phillips (R) ..................... 55%
Wayne Wink Jr. (D) ............45%
nassau county clerk
Maureen O’Connell (R) ............. 57%
Joylette Williams (D) .........43%
town of Hempstead Supervisor
John Ferretti (R)........................ 53%
Joseph Scianblo (D) ..........47%
town clerk
Kate Murray (R) ........................ 57%
Yveline Dalmacy (D) ..........43%
county legislator District 3
Carrie Solages (D) .................... 68%
Kadeem Brown (R) ............32%
county legislator District 7
Howard Kopel (R) ..................... 73%
Alec Fischthal (D)..............27%
county legislator District 14
Cynthia Nunez (D) .................... 55%
Sheharyar Ali (R)...............45%
Unofficial results as of midnight Tuesday
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we’re on the right side of every one of them,” Ferretti told Herald reporters on election night. Valley Stream’s representation in the County Legislature was also decided in multiple districts. In District 14, Republican Sheharyar Ali and Democrat Cynthia Núñez faced off, and the winner was Núñez,
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Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman won his second term on Tuesday, defeating his Democratic challenger, Seth Koslow.
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Voters tur ned out across Nassau County on Tuesday to decide critical races that will shape leadership and policy at every level — from county executive to local offices. In the race for county executive, Republican incumbent Bruce Blakeman was re-elected, defeating his Democratic challenger, Seth Koslow. “I want to thank the men and women of Nassau County for giving us all your trust,” Blakeman said. “If not for the people of Nassau County coming out the way they did, we wouldn’t have had the tremendous result we had tonight.” Republican John Ferretti, who was appointed Town of Hempstead supervisor in August, ran against Democrat Joseph Scianablo, and Ferretti won a full term. “Our position on the issues that face Hempstead residents, Nassau County residents —
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