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Nassau Legislative Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt (Credit: Mona Rivera/ WCBS 880)

L.I. Lawmaker Peter Schmitt Found In Contempt By Federal Judge, Fined $2,500

A Long Island lawmaker who admitted to revealing portions of an internal investigation about police failures in a domestic-violence case that led a woman’s death was found in contempt by a federal judge on Friday. He was fined $2,500.

2012/06/09

Nassau County redistricting proposal

Democrats: Nassau County GOP Pulls A Fast One On Redistricting

Was it a political power grab or a fairer way to assure all citizens have equal representation? Voting district boundaries are poised to be redrawn following a controversial decision in Nassau County on Tuesday.

2011/05/24

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