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Week in Review: Elections; Port Boys Volleyball Wins Title

Mangano Defeats Suozzi, Earns Second Term: Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has won a second term, handily ending Tom Suozzi’s bid to reclaim the job he lost four years ago.

Bosworth Defeats De Giorgio in North Hempstead Supervisor Race: Nassau County lawmaker Judi Bosworth was elected Town of North Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night, continuing a longtime Democratic stronghold on the position.

VIDEO: Bosworth Says It's 'About Our Future': Thanking supporters and promising a considerate approach to town government during her victory speech in Westbury on Tuesday, newly-elected North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth said she hopes to improve on the future by continuing with successes of the past.

Wink Narrowly Defeats Gross in North Hempstead Town Clerk Race: Nassau Legislator Wayne Wink won in a tight race against incumbent Town of North Hempstead Clerk Leslie Gross Tuesday.

DeRiggi-Whitton Wins 11th LD Race: Incumbent Democrat Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has defeated Republican challenger John P. DiMascio in Nassau County's race for the newly drawn 11th district, according to unofficial results from the Nassau County Board of Elections.

Incumbents Survive on North Hempstead Town Board: With three North Hempstead town board incumbents surviving challenges Tuesday, the political makeup of the governing body will remain virtually the same in 2014.

Port Washington Boys Volleyball Wins County Title: Port Washington beat previously undefeated Massapequa for the Nassau Class ‘A’ boys volleyball championship at SUNY Old Westbury College on Wednesday. 

De Giorgio Congratulates Bosworth: After coming up short in her bid for the North Hempstead supervisor seat, Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio had kind words for her opponent and optimism for the future.

New York Voters Approve Casino Expansion: New York voters have approved a referendum that clears the way for up to seven new casinos in the state.

Maragos, Rice Victorious on Election Day: Kathleen Rice and George Maragos will continue their leadership as District Attorney and Comptroller in Nassau County.

Stephen Labate Announces Candidacy For Congress: Republican Stephen Labate of Deer Park today announced his candidacy in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. 

Port Police Announce Winner of Safe Driving Slogan: Port Washington Police recently announced the winning slogan for acommunity-wide safe driving initiative, aimed to prompt people to obey traffic laws and prevent accidents. 

Common Core Standards Forum Set For Next Week: New York State Education Commissioner John King will hold a forum in Mineola High Nov. 13 regarding the New York State Education Department’s roll out of the Common Core, teacher evaluations, testing and student privacy.

O'Connell Re-Elected as County Clerk: Maureen C. O'Connell won her third term as Nassau County Clerk.


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