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Friday, November 8, 2019
Vol. 68, No. 45
N E W H Y D E PA R K
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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
Dalimonte, executive director of the Greater Port Washington Business Mariann Dalimonte easily de- Improvement District, defeated De feated Republican incumbent Dina 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, aside Republican David Redmond in her bid for GOP Hempstead sweep took to Facebook after the final votes were a fourth two-year term. PAGE 19 tallied, expressing her The results gave gratitude for eight Democrats six of the years on the town seven votes on the council and wishing Dalimonte the Town Board. “A simple thank you is so inad- best. “Congratulations to Mariann equate for all that has been done for me during this campaign,” Dali- D’Alimonte and thank you to everymonte wrote on her election page on one who voted today. It has been an the web. “Many of you have donated amazing 8 years and it was a privito my campaign, canvassed, made lege and an honor to be your CouncilPHOTO BY ROBERT PELAEZ phone calls, and hosted an event. woman,” she wrote. “I wish Mariann Your support has meant so much to success in her new role and I am very me. I’m looking forward to working much looking forward to the next Democrats on North Hempstead’s town council hold a 6-1 advantage after Tuestogether as a team for our commu- chapter of my life.” day’s election. Continued on Page 20 nity.”
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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