Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Incumbent James Duncan retains his seat as Port Washington Police Commissioner.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Adina Genn
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Incumbent James Duncan won the election in the race for Port Washington Police Commissioner on Tuesday. According to the Port Washington Police District, Duncan received 514 votes, defeating Paul Faulk, a community college student, who received 200 votes and Thomas Rice, a write-in candidate, who received 200 votes. Duncan has served as police commissioner for the past 15 years. A Purple Heart recipient, he is also a retired Nassau County police officer, having served on the force for 23 years. He is a member of the Port Washington Fire Department, where he has served for 49 years, and a local business owner.
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Port Washington Police District
500 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Happenings around Port Washington.
1. Take the kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Stay "N" Clay. They'll be there all day. 2. Didn't attend the police commissioner debate? Find out what happened. 3. Contact Landmark On Main Street Cyber Monday deals, which have been extended through Wednesday. 4. Register now for winter classes at Unlimited Sports Action, which offers programs in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and softball. 5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar.
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Unlimited Sports Action
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Stay "N" Clay
2 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The incumbent has served in this position for 15 years.
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli got his start in politics at 18 when elected to the Mineola School Board in the 1970s. The point was made to James Duncan, the incumbent Port Washington police commissioner, as he met voters Tuesday night at Weber Middle School. Duncan, 66, was attending the meet-the-candidates-night sponsored by the League of Women Voters. He has served as police commissioner for the past 15 years. His opponent, Paul Faulk, a community college student, is 18. Duncan, however, was the sole candidate present at the League of Women Voters event. As LWV member Judy Jacobson told the audience, Faulk was “ill and could not attend.” LWV policy, she said, dictates that when a candidate cancels close to an agreed-upon …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The event is held by the League of Women Voters.
The League of Women Voters will hold a meet the candidates night in the race for Port Washington Police District police commissioner. It will be held on Monday, Nov. 28, at Weber Middle School auditorium at 7 p.m. Audience members will have the chance to ask candidates questions in order to make informed decisions at the poll. Paul N. Faulk, a student at Nassau Community College, is challenging incumbant James Duncan. The election will take place Dec. 13
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Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
52 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Port Washington Police District
500 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Have you gotten used to them yet?
Port Washington voters headed to the polls this week, voting via the electronic machines introduced in 2010. Many had used the voting machines last year, but still asked questions Tuesday, ensuring that they filled out their ballots correctly so that their vote counted. “A lot of people asked for help with the new machines,” said Chris Senior, a poll worker at at Sousa Elementary School. Martha Sayles of Sands Point spoke her mind about her experience. “I hate the new machines," she said. "As an older woman whose been voting for years and being use to levers, I needed assistance.” ”Personally I preferred the levers," Jane Christie said. "Not everyone is updated when it comes to technology. I believe we should have a choice in what we use …
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The newly re-elected Town of North Hempstead Supervisor gives his acceptance speech.
Re-elected Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman talked about his opposition and supporters; Councilman Fred Pollack's election loss and the Roslyn Country Club in his acceptance speech on Tuesday night.
The Town Councilman talks about the misinformation that was out during the campaign.
Second District Town of North Hempstead Councilman Thomas Dwyer talked about the Roslyn Country Club in his election night acceptance speech.
Dwyer has served on Town Council since 2002.
Thomas Dwyer has been re-elected to another term at Town of North Hempstead second district councilman. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections, Dwyer received 56.8 percent of the vote with 3,449 votes and his opponent, Ed Scott, received 43.2 percent of the vote with 2,627 votes. Dwyer has been a member of the Town council since 2002 when he filled Doreen Banks' vacated seat and was subsequently elected to the position.
Anna Kaplan has become the first Persian to be elected in a municipality in New York.
Anna Kaplan has been elected to the Town of North Hempstead council for district four. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections, Kaplan received 3,069 votes to her opponent Jeff Bass' 2,512 votes. It was noted Tuesday night at the Democratic party's campaign party at Harbor Links that Kaplan has become the first Persian to be elected to a municipality in New York State.
Jon Kaiman earns 53 percent of the vote to remain Town Supervisor.
Jon Kaiman has been re-elected to another term as Town of North Hempstead Supervisor early Wednesday. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections, Kaiman, D-Great Neck, received 53 percent of the vote to edge Lee Tu, R-Albertson, 18,941 votes to 16,719. Kaiman has been Supervisor since 2004 and has been part of programs such as Project Independence and 311. In an acceptance speech, Kaiman noted that the Town officials took the high road when it came to the campaign and noted that issues were distorted by the other side. Tu conceeded, but not without firing a few shots. "We pushed the button on every issue and I really believe that we really became the voice of a lot of communities in North Hempstead," Tu said. "I’m very proud of …
Doug Schlaefer
7:11 am on Thursday, December 15, 2011
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