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Vol. 5, No. 44
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er 7, 2017 Election Day is Tuesday, Novemb p.m. Polls Open: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 A Blank Slate Media Special
ELECTION GUIDE
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EDUCATION & CAMP GUIDE
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Leadership of town, county up in the air
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Curran, Martins dominate election to pick reps, execs in N.H., Nassau BY B L A N K S L AT E M E D I A S TA F F Nassau County has more registered Democrats than Republicans, but that has not stopped the GOP from dominating politics at the county and town level. Still, a number of Democratic challengers are hopeful that they can make gains amid frustrations with corrupt oďŹƒcials and President Donald Trump. The biggest race in the elections on Tuesday has no incumbent. County Executive Edward Mangano decided not to run for re-election after he was indicted on bribery charges, so either Republican Jack Martins or Democrat Laura Curran will run the county. For most of the campaign, the main issues have been how to end corruption and how to balance the budget. Martins said he will reform the ethics board and Curran supported an independent inspec-
tor general to limit corruption. “Nassau County is sick and tired of career politicians like Jack Martins giving them lip service during election season just to protect their cronies when in oďŹƒce,â€? Curran said. Martins has touted his background as mayor of Mineola and promised to bring business to a county that has struggled to attract it. The election “has to be about ďŹ xing this county going forward, and the ďŹ nances in this county,â€? he said during a debate. For county clerk, Democratic hopeful Dean Bennett, the CEO Continued on Page 85
PHOTO COURTESY OF MANHASSET MOTHER’S GROUP
The Mothers’ Group of Manhasset hosted its annual fall festival last month. See story on page 20.
Manhasset to rename street to honor Regan Sgt. James “Jimmy� Regan, a Chaminade High School alumnus and star Duke UniverA Manhasset U.S. Army sity lacrosse player, was killed Ranger who died in combat in in the line of duty on Feb. 9, Iraq a decade ago will be hon- 2007, when his vehicle was targeted by an IED in northern ored in his hometown Nov. 9.
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Iraq. The Manhasset native was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal for his service. Regan served four overseas Continued on Page 75
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