After five years in which Nassau County has not reassessed property values, the county is moving toward refiguring all Nassau properties’ worth for 2019-20. The eventual reassessment could lead to higher property-tax bills for some residents, according to one expert.
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By Brian Racow
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6/10/15
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A community meeting last week hosted by the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations was devoted to giving residents a glimpse into the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs.
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By David Weingrad
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6/3/15
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Five business teams at W.T. Clarke High School competed in the school round of the Junior Achievement of New York Business Plan Competition on May 8.
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5/27/15
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Like many hospitals regionally and nationwide, South Nassau Communities Hospital is adjusting to the changing face of health care delivery and accommodating patient needs.
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By Vanessa Parker
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5/18/15
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More than 200 residents of Elmont and the surrounding communities packed Sewanhaka High School on May 7 to ask questions and hear details about a proposed $400 million stadium, restaurant and retail …
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By Brendan Murray
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5/13/15
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When Suzanne Reek, of Wantagh, used to bring her young son, Joseph, to the dentist, she would hire a team of two to six people to carry him into the office. Once there, he was strapped down to an examination table for treatment in what the American Dental Association calls a “papoose board,” essentially a stretcher with wide Velcro braces.
In the end, Reek said, she would be hit with a $5,000 bill because her son, who suffered from extreme “dental anxiety,” would inevitably need to be sedated during treatment, which insurance didn’t cover.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/6/15
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Long Islanders who want to participate will set out non-perishable food by their mailboxes on May 9, which will then be picked up by their letter carriers while delivering the day’s mail.
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5/5/15
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Amid the bouncy castles, abundant wine, food, and music entertaining the crowd during Crossroads Farm’s opening day last week was something much more exciting for Malvernites and the surrounding communities:
A thriving, efficient organic farm operation that is quickly becoming the prized trophy of Malverne, its residents and Nassau County.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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4/29/15
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Brooklyn real estate developer Bruce Ratner submitted his blueprint for the redevelopment of Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, and the surrounding area, to Town of Hempstead officials on April …
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By Brendan Murray
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4/22/15
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Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life — and deciding on a particular house comes with many options.
Buyers in …
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By Mary Malloy
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4/16/15
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