Politics & Government

Former County Legislator Abrahams Expected To Run For Carini's Seat

Town Councilman Christopher Carini died on July 14.

Kevin Abrahams, the longtime county legislator, is expected to run in a special election for the Hempstead Town Council.
Kevin Abrahams, the longtime county legislator, is expected to run in a special election for the Hempstead Town Council. (Rachel Barnes/Patch)

FREEPORT, NY — Kevan Abrahams, who retired last year after more than two decades as a Nassau County Legislator, is expected to announce a bid for Hempstead Town Council, Newsday reports.

Abrahams would run in a special November election to fill the void left by the sudden death of Christopher Carini, 49, last month.

District 5 covers neighborhoods in Freeport, Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Seaford, Lido Beach, Point Lookout and North Bellmore.

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The election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

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