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The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

Farewell to two accomplished public servants

In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more

1/16/14

The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening. Above, Colonial Avenue in south Merrick on Friday morning.

Hempstead Town declares snow emergency

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency on Thursday evening, and road crews have been out ever since clearing up to eight inches of snow that fell overnight. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/3/14

County Executive Ed Mangano won another four years in office, which experts say is attributable to his simple and relatable message to voters.

Mangano win credited to the clearest message

County Executive Ed Mangano’s victory over Tom Suozzi was not a surprise, say some local political experts, but the decisiveness of his win was. Mangano, who upset then two-term incumbent Suozzi four years ago in a race decided by fewer than 400 votes, this year won by more than 48,000 votes. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/12/13

The East Meadow marching band earned its 12th first-place finish since 1992.

School bands impress in NYC

The East Meadow High School marching band made its Columbus Day Parade debut in 1992, under the direction of Bill Katz, Ken Sepe, Joel Levy and Abby Behr. The band took first place among high school groups that year, and followed that performance with 10 more first-place finishes over the next 20 years. On Oct. 14, the band not only notched its 12th overall victory, but its third in a row. more

By David Weingrad | 10/30/13

Poverty — the story of us all

The year was 1994. Nassau County was supposed to have built a park with a soccer field, a basketball court and picnic tables at the Five Towns Community Center in the mid-1970s, but for two decades, plans for the project languished. more

10/3/13

Hewlett Point Park’s beach on Hewlett Bay is a relaxing place to spend some time with family and friends.

Late summer at a park near you

There’s still time to enjoy what’s left of the season and revel in that fleeting late August glow that Mother Nature provides. Our local parks are just the place to unwind and enjoy this time of year. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/28/13

From 'Mr. Jowls' to runner for life

I don’t know his name. We often cross paths as we run, as fast as we can, around the perimeter path at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, a 1.7-mile seashell-coated road that encircles the 50-acre sanctuary. more

7/29/13

In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins

Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more

5/31/13

A breakdown of the East Meadow School District’s 2013-14 proposed budget, which is 1.83 percent larger than the current spending plan.

District's proposed budget maintains programs

Not a single educational program or service is slated to be cut in the East Meadow School District’s proposed 2013-14 budget, nor are any staff layoffs expected, according to Superintendent Louis DeAngelo. more

By David Weingrad | 4/17/13

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