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Republican Peter Schmitt, the presiding officer of the county Legislature, decided on Friday that he would call for a bill to rescind the pay raises for three top legislators, including himself.
Schmitt: pay raises will be rescinded
Following four days of intense criticism after the Republicans' passage of a significant pay raise for three lead county legislators, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt said he would call for a bill that would rescind the stipend increases. more
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Montesano, Meng to face off in 15th A.D.
Republican Michael Montesano and Democrat Matthew Meng have filed for candidacy in the race to fill the vacancy in the state’s 15th Assembly District.A special election for the seat will be … more
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Gary Hudes is sworn in by Kate Murray, with his wife Sheree, center, looking on.
Hudes speech reflects on 10 years with town
Gary Hudes's acceptance speech last week also marked his 10th anniversary in government. Ironically, the local business leader never envisioned a future in government, until he was asked to serve a … more
County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled a plan to reform Nassau's assessment system at a Thursday press conference in Mineola.
Mangano to the rescue?
Throughout his campaign, County Executive Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau's maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of action. "We want to … more
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John Ciotti, Norma Gonsalves and Howard Kopel were among the Republicans sworn in on Monday at the Cradle of Aviation. The Republicans now hold an 11-8 majority on the board.
New-look Legislature inducted
A large audience at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City on Monday witnessed the official transfer of power on the Nassau County Legislature. more
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Ed Mangano is sworn in as Nassau County executive by Judge Steven Bucaria.
Mangano takes office
“This is very cool… and quite an honor,” new Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said as a hundreds applauded and chanted his name on New Year’s Day. Mangano was sworn in as the eighth county executive in the auditorium of his alma mater, Bethpage High School. more
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At a news conference last week, Lenny Rosado, left, joined by State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, warned would-be drunk drivers that "the party's over" with Leandra's Law now in effect. The law was named for Leandra Rosado, Lenny's daughter, who died in an accident with a drunken driver last summer. Under the new statute, anyone who drives drunk with a child in the vehicle can be charged with a felony.
Leandra's Law takes effect
State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, a Democrat from Long Beach, and Lenny Rosado were joined at a news conference last week by state and local officials to remind Long Islanders that Leandra's Law took effect on Friday, making drunken driving with a child a felony offense in New York. more
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The Lighthouse project, led by New York Islanders owner Charles Wang and real estate executive Scott Rechler, includes a renovated Nassau Coliseum, a new convention center, a residential community, space for offices, business and retail, a sports and recreation center, open space and a canal.
Exploring other options
While the Lighthouse project remains in limbo as 2009 winds down, developments in Queens and Brooklyn appear to be gathering steam.In Nassau County, Lighthouse developers Charles Wang and Scott … more
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County Executive-elect Ed Mangano, left, with outgoing county executive Tom Suozzi, discussed plans for a smooth transition of government on Dec. 2.
Transfer of power begins in Nassau
Outgoing County Executive Tom Suozzi began the process of handing over power to his successor, Ed Mangano, last week, a transfer that both say should happen as smoothly as possible. When the … more
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County Executive-elect Ed Mangano, left, named Tim Sullivan, center, his new deputy county executive for Finance. Mangano picked Assemblyman Rob Walker, right, to be his new chief deputy county executive.
Assemblyman named to lead Mangano’s team
The transition process in Mineola has begun, as County Executive-elect Ed Mangano is putting together a staff before he is sworn in on Jan. 1. more
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