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Binding arbitration leads to higher taxes

We all know the high price we pay for living in Nassau County. There’s always a lot of talk about the blame game, but did you ever think that one person could singlehandedly drive up our taxes? more

1/24/13

The lessons we learn from those we've lost

It is with a heavy heart that I write about the loss of Larry Elovich, my best friend. more

9/27/12

Control board rejects sewer privatization contract

Shortly before Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano hosted his third public hearing on a proposed public-private partnership for the county sewer system on May 17, the Nassau Interim Finance … more

By Brian Croce | 5/18/12

The New York State Comptroller’s Office will audit Nassau County’s contract procedures, according to a letter sent on Jan. 10 by the state Deputy Comptroller Steven Hancox to County Executive Ed Mangano, pictured here.

State comptroller to audit Nassau County

The New York State Comptroller’s Office will audit Nassau County’s contract procedures, according to a letter sent by the state Deputy Comptroller Steven Hancox to County Executive Ed Mangano, dated Jan. 10. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 1/18/12

Artificially inflating county, school budgets

Thank goodness for the Nassau Interim Finance Authority. The state fiscal control board that oversees the county budget recently rejected an $8.1 million contract to install artificial-turf fields at Cantiague Park in Hicksville and Bay Park in East Rockaway. more

11/3/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were part of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more

Mike Caputo and Alex Costello | 3/23/11

Budgetary challenges must be met head-on

It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more

3/3/11

Keep Weitzman as county comptroller

While Nassau County residents are paying some of the highest taxes in the nation, Comptroller Howard Weitzman has done his part to ease the burden somewhat. During the past eight years Weitzman has shown that he is a competent financial watchdog, and has looked for savings in places no one before him ever tried. more

10/15/09

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