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Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last week from a heart attack he suffered in the legislative offices.

Mangano calls for special election to replace majority leader

A special election to replace Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt will be held on Election Day, Nov. 6. Schmitt, the Legislature’s majority leader and presiding officer, who represented the 12th District since 1995, died suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 3. He was 62. more

By David Weingrad | 10/11/12

The county executive responds: Jobs have been my focus

The Heralds’ Sept. 13-19 editorial, “Reassessing the county executive,” while attempting to offer a report card on my administration thus far, unfortunately provided an incomplete portrayal of my administration’s history relating to the creation of private-sector jobs and the success we have had in attracting new industries and increasing employment to Nassau County. more

By Edward Mangano | 9/20/12

The problem's the process, not the plan

There is a lot to like about County Executive Edward Mangano’s police precinct reduction plan that was passed by the Legislature last week. more

3/15/12

On Feb. 3, Sheriff Officers Association President John Jaronczyk addressed what he says are unlawful appointments of three Nassau County Correctional Center employees.

Suit alleges illegal jail appointments

The Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court last week, claiming that the appointments of three people who work at the Nassau County Correctional Center were unlawful. more

Shannon Koehle | 2/8/12

Nassau lays off 262 workers

Nassau County laid off 262 workers on Thursday and 137 county workers were demoted earlier this week, said Nassau County spokesman Brian Nevins. more

By Shannon Koehle | 12/30/11

Nassau County Police chased four suspects last Monday after they allegedly broke into a North Bellmore home, tied up the residents and stole $7,000. All four were apprehended.

County exec, police lock horns over public safety

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Police Benevolent Association President Jim Carver are locked in a war of words in the wake of Mangano’s recent release of his 2012 budget, in which he calls for the county Police Department to be restructured, with two of eight precincts cut, and for the department’s longstanding “minimum manning” requirement to be eliminated. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 9/29/11

Mangano, at a Sept. 14 press conference, announced $300 million in budget cuts to close predicted gaps in the 2012 spending plan.

Layoffs, police cuts highlight 2012 county budget

By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

Nassau Coliseum details outlined

County Executive Edward Mangano released the details of the lease agreement he negotiated with Islanders owner Charles Wang on June 22, five and a half weeks before residents’ Aug. 1 vote on a $350 million bond referendum to finance the development of a new Coliseum. more

ALEX COSTELLO | 6/30/11

Islanders Owner Charles Wang discussed his hopes for the future of Nassau Coliseum at a press conference last week.

Coliseum details outlined

County Executive Edward Mangano released the details of the lease agreement he negotiated with Islanders owner Charles Wang on June 22, five and a half weeks before residents’ Aug. 1 vote on a $350 … more

Alex Costello | 6/29/11

County selects operator for LI Bus

Nassau County has selected a private company to take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. more

By David Weingrad | 6/15/11