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The man of the hour

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It’s no secret who most of these people are here to support. When Brookhaven supervisor candidate Robert DiCarlo walked into the room a minute ago, there was a standing ovation. And that’s before the votes have even been counted.
But it looks like Suffolk County Republicans aren’t pinning their hopes on him to take back control [...]

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Excitement builds at Nassau GOP headquarters

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The first numbers are up at Nassau County Republican headquarters, and they’re showing commanding leads in the Town of Hempstead for Republican incumbents Kate Murray (Town Supervisor) and Mark Bonilla (Town Clerk).
While the numbers aren’t exactly surprises, just the sight of numbers got the crowd at Mirelle’s worked up.
With polls across the Island closed [...]

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Maybe Mejias, maybe not

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All eyes are on Legis. David Mejias — despite predictions of a dead heat, early returns are in the county’s first Hispanic legislator’s favor. Looks like Roger Corbin’s prediction could be in jeopardy, though it’s doubtful he’d complain.

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Starting ‘em young

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A few youngsters are going to be pretty tired tomorrow, but their parents say it’s worth it for this experience.
Nick Caracappa says he remembers when his mother, Rose Caracappa, was a 4th district legislator and he remembers how exciting it was to wait for the results at headquarters. That’s why he and his wife, Bonnie, [...]

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Roger Corbin, ready for anything

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Legis. Roger Corbin (left) has had an action-packed year. A former deputy presiding officer, Legis. Judy Jacobs relieved him of his post in what was seen as a power struggle. But Corbin pledged to keep going.
He’s predicting the Dems will be in the minority after tonight. He’s not worried about that though. “I’ve been in [...]

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Bellmore teen on the Big Board

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Nassau County Republicans say they are watching the races, but they will really be focused on Shoshana Weissman. The 14-year-old Bellmore resident has the extremely important job of posting all of the election results when they come in on the big board at Mirelle’s.
Weissman says she is very excited about the job she has tonight. [...]

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Bedenbender ahead

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Cheers have rung out in the Suffolk Dems den. Newcomer Brian Beedenbender is ahead with 51 percent of the vote. A win would mean the Democrats pick up a seat in Legislature, since Republican Joe Caracappa is out because of term limits.

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Welcome back, Kessel

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Richard Kessel has joined the party (seen here with Dem Chairman Jay Jacobs’ wife, Mindy).
Kessel, the former CEO and chairman of the Long Island Power Authority, says not to make too much of his appearance tonight. A 30-year Nassau Democrat, Kessel says he’s here to support his friends – Jacobs and the rest of the [...]

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She’s not just a pretty face

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It’s turning into a regular Who’s Who here at Suffolk County GOP headquarters. Kristen Hutchinson, also known as Mrs. Brookhaven, a contestant in the Mrs. New York United States competition, just showed up to throw her support behind all the Brookhaven Republicans and Brookhaven Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh in particular.
Hutchinsonsays it’s support from one family woman [...]

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Mondello: Republicans will control Leg.

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Nassau County Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello says when Election Night is over, the Republicans will have a 10-9 majority in the Nassau County Legislature. Mondello says there has been low turnout and that anything can happen, but he remains optimistic.
While many have focused on the race in the 14th Legislative District between Democratic incumbent David [...]

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