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Carini, Giangregorio re-elected; Authority seeks Koslow wins Nassau District 5 path forward with By JoRdAN VAlloNE, MohAMEd FARGAhlY & RAChElE tERRANoVA
Liberty Water
of the Bellmore/Merrick Herald
Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for the Nassau County Legislature a n d t h e H e m p s t e a d Tow n Board. In the race in the Legislature District 5, Democrat Seth Koslow declared victory over his Republican opponent, Joe Baker, following a close race, and will represent Freeport, Bellmore and Merrick. Koslow was born and raised in Baldwin, and his family has been an integral part of the community. His father is a businessman, and his sister is a teacher. “I’m a Democrat and a criminal defense attorney,” Koslow said. “My opponent was a court of ficer for three decades. Republicans would have you believe that the police would support him. But they endorsed me, because I want to work with them to solve our safety issues, like enforcing gun laws, tackling hate crimes, and addressing staffing shortages.” As of press time at midnight
Hawxhurst asked the board. Taking over Liberty is about more than the acquisition, he The South Nassau Water added. It costs money to mainAuthority is making progress tain, as well. “What does it cost to hire all on a potential public takeover of Liberty Water. Yet, even as these extra people?” Hawxhurst progress is made, one question asked. “What about customer lingers: Is a public takeover of service people? What about t h e u t i l i t y eve n everything else in worth it? the community?” It was on the John Reinhardt, mind of a number the water authoriof customers who ty’s temporary voiced concerns at president, said the water authorithat feasibility t y ’s s e c o n d - e ve r studies and valuapublic meeting last tions of assets are week at the Lynmoving targets brook Public that must be conLibrary. tinually updated to Liberty custom- JohN remain accurate. ers pay significantly REINhARdt “Right now, we more for water than need to come up Temporary president Town of Hempstead with a value South Nassau Water customers for the a g reed upon by same service, advo- Authority both parties to get cates for a public a value to be able takeover claim, as to say to ratepaywell as millions in property ers, ‘This is the number, here is taxes a year. But, if the cost of the feasibility,’” he said. taking over Liberty is steeper, And the cost to acquire the L y n b r o o k D e p u t y M ayo r utility should be cheaper, Michael Hawxhurst said, the according to Claudia Borecky South Shore may need a new and former county legislator plan. David Denenberg, since Liberty “At what point does the valu- Water customers have, in part, ation become not an effective already paid for the mainteand efficient way to do this?” Continued on page 19
By NIColE FoRMISANo
nformisano@liherald.com
Tim Baker/Herald
Chris Carini was re-elected to his second term as councilman in the town of Hempstead’s 5th district. on Tuesday, Koslow had a 534vote margin over Baker. Koslow made the claim that his legal background, as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, uniquely equips him to address the complexities of the justice system. He aims to bridge the gap between communities and law enforcement, advocating for meaningful changes in community safety.
As a father of three, Koslow par ticipates in youth programs, reinforcing his commitment to keeping young people engaged in the community. His win, he said, was not just a political triumph, but also a testament to the power of personal connections, community engagement, and a commitment to the well-being Continued on page 14
ElEction RESUltS Office
Leading
Opponent
Hempstead Town Supervisor
donald X. Clavin (R,C) ...... 65%
olena nicks (d, WFp) .... 35%
Hempstead Town Clerk
Kate Murray (R,C) ............ 63%
Susan e. Cools (d) ........ 37%
Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes
Jeanine C. driscoll (R,C) ... 63%
Michael F. Reid (d) ........ 37%
Hempstead Town Council-5
Christopher J. Carini (R,C) ... 61%
Jasmine peña (d) ............. 39%
Nassau County Legislature-5
Seth i. Koslow (d) ........... 53%
Joseph a. Baker (R,C) ...... 47%
Nassau County Legislature-12 Michael J. giangregorio (R,C)... 70%
Matthew pasternak (d) ....30%
unofficial results as of midnight eSt Wednesday
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e need to come up with a value agreed upon by both parties.