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Vol. 7, No. 45
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Dalimonte ousts De Giorgio GOP incumbent defeated in Democratic Party sweep led by Town Supervisor Bosworth BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z
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Democrats on North Hempstead’s town council now own a 6-1 advantage after Tuesday’s election.
Dalimonte, executive director of the Greater Port Washington BusiMariann Dalimonte easily de- ness Improvement District, defeated feated Republican incumbent Dina De De Giorgio, of Port Washington, in the Giorgio for a seat on the North Hemp- 6th District by almost 1,500 votes of stead Town Board in Tuesday’s elec- the nearly 8,000 cast. The 6th District tions as Democrats swept to victory in comprises Port Washington and the villages in Manhasset. all of the town contests. De Giorgio, who was not presTown Supervisor Judi Bosworth ent at the Republican was among the winParty’s election night ners, handily turning Clavin ousts Gillen in event in Westbury, took aside Republican David Redmond in her bid for GOP Hempstead sweep to Facebook after the final votes were tallied, a fourth two-year term. PAGE 19 expressing her gratiThe results gave tude for eight years on Democrats six of the the town council and seven votes on the wishing Dalimonte the best. Town Board. “Congratulations to Mariann “A simple thank you is so inadequate for all that has been done for D’Alimonte and thank you to everyone me during this campaign,” Dalimonte who voted today. It has been an amazwrote on her election page on the ing 8 years and it was a privilege and web. “Many of you have donated to an honor to be your Councilwoman,” my campaign, canvassed, made phone she wrote. “I wish Mariann success calls, and hosted an event. Your sup- in her new role and I am very much port has meant so much to me. I’m looking forward to the next chapter looking forward to working together of my life.” as a team for our community.” Continued on Page 20
GOP keeps 11-8 edge in Legislature BY R O S E W E L D ON
tion, while incumbent Democrat Madeline Singas was elected to Republicans retained their a second term as the county disstrong grip on the Nassau Coun- trict attorney. County Legislator Richard ty Legislature in Tuesday’s elec-
Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park), presiding officer of the Legislature, who defeated Democratic challenger Mal Nathan, said the night was a great one for the party. “We concentrated on the pocketbook issues which matter to people the most as well as criminal justice, and I think those reso-
nated with voters the most,” Nicolello said in an interview. “We had a great group of candidates, too.” The Republicans kept their majority with 11 seats in the county Legislature compared with eight for the Democrats. Nicolello, whose area includes the Plandomes, Munsey Park, Roslyn Estates, Williston
Park, East Williston, Mineola, New Hyde Park and portions of Albertson, and fellow Legislator Vincent T. Muscarella were reelected for 12th terms in the 9th and 8th districts, respectively. Muscarella, whose area includes Floral Park and portions of New Hyde Park, defeated Democratic candidate Barbara Hafner. Continued on Page 21
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