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What's it going to take?
For a state claiming poverty, it’s remarkable to see Albany blithely turning down free money. At least that’s how it looks to residents and activists in Elmont who for years have been saying — loudly — that they want video lottery terminals in their backyard, at Belmont Park. more
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Hempstead Lake State Park is among the 10 Long Island state parks that might close this summer due to budget cuts.
State considers closing 10 parks on Long Island
Long Island may lose 10 state parks this summer as a result of a proposed $29 million budget cut facing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In addition to … more
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Local leaders, administrators worried on school budgets
As the reality of the likely state school-aid numbers starts to set in, local leaders and school administrators are worried about what the future holds if the financial situation gets much worse for education funding. more
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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Schmitt: pay raises will be rescinded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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Gov. David Paterson delivered his state of the state address earlier this month.
State of state fails to thrill at local level
Gov. David Paterson’s state of the state speech last week has been run through the political ringer since its delivery on Tuesday, Jan 5, and it found few fans in Elmont and Franklin Square. more
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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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Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes talked to residents in Franklin Square recently.
What's your goal for the new year?
With 2009 firmly in the rearview mirror for residents of Franklin Square and Elmont, community leaders have their sights set on the future. more
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DiNapoli subpoenas NYRA records
With the revelation that NYRA may run out of funds before the Belmont Stakes can be held in June, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli revelealed in a press release last week that he plans to audit the racing agency. 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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