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Volunteer firefighters may qualify for a property tax break after serving for two years rather than five.

Tax exemption threshold lowered for Nassau County volunteer firefighters and EMTs

Volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in Nassau County will be able to qualify for a tax break a bit sooner than before. The Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed a local law to … more

By Mark Nolan | 3/19/23

An inauguration like no other

I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more

By Debra Mulé | 1/20/22

Nadia Holubnyczyj -- Age: 53 Party Affiliation: Democratic Political Experience: None Career: Virtual services corporation N & M Ortiz, LLC Resides in: Floral Park

Political newcomers vie for open 8th legislative seat

Represented by Vincent Muscarella since the Nassau County Legislature’s inaugural session in 1995, the 8th district in the legislature is set to be represented by a political newcomer by November. Vacated by Muscarella, the seat in the legislature is now being competed for by Nadia Holubnyczyj and John Giuffré. more

By Robert Traverso | 10/28/21

Attorney, volunteer will vie to replace Vincent Muscarella

The race to represent Nassau County’s 8th Legislative District is heating up, as both Republicans and Democrats have selected their nominees to succeed Legislator Vincent Muscarella in … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

GOP is hardly Rooseveltian on conservation

Nassau County’s most famous Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, dedicated much of his life to preserving nature. During his time in the White House, the Oyster Bay resident . . . more

4/18/19

County Legislator Carrié Solages pleads guilty

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, pleaded guilty to two disorderly conduct violations in a Hempstead court on Sept. 12, and was ordered to take part in a 26-week … more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/26/18

Carl Gerrato, left, is challenging longtime incumbent Legislator Vincent Muscarella in the Nassau County Legislature's 8th District.

8th District race pits Gerrato against Muscarella

In the 8th Legislative District, Democrat Carl Gerrato, a Nassau County correction officer, is challenging longtime incumbent Vincent Musarella, a Republican who was first elected in 1995. more

11/6/17

Norma Gonsalves delivered a speech at NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum's ribbon cutting in Uniondale on March 31.

Norma Gonsalves will not seek re-election this November

After serving on the County Legislature for 20 years, Norma Gonsalves, Nassau’s presiding officer, announced on Thursday that she would not seek re-election this November. more

By Stephany Reyes | 5/18/17

Legislature passes plan NIFA vowed to reject

The County Legislature on Monday took steps to close a $70 million-plus budget deficit that will all but ensure that the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, the state-appointed board that controls the county’s finances, will reject the spending plan and may step in with its own sweeping cuts. more

By Erik Hawkins | 11/21/16

Nassau County waives Sandy permit fees

The Nassau County Legislature recently unanimously approved a measure to waive all building fees for Superstorm Sandy victims. The law extends the fee-waiver period to Dec. 31, … more

8/25/16

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