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With Amazon on the way, let’s rethink housing

With news that Amazon’s second headquarters is coming to Long Island City, Queens, bringing with it 50,000 new jobs, the Island is poised for a housing renaissance, but in order for that to happen, residents must be open to change. more

12/5/18

Shopping local really does make a difference

This holiday season, when American consumers are once again gearing up to brave the crowds at the malls and outlet stores, or the endless expanse of the online marketplace, the Herald encourages you to do at least some of your shopping in the places you know best — your local downtowns. more

11/21/18

Let’s help, not hinder, economic growth in N.Y. state

If you’ve been in the market for a home on Long Island, run a business here or are a student seeking a college loan, you’ll notice that . . . more

10/26/18

Online sales tax would aid small businesses

Thanks to a 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in June, states are now allowed to mandate the collection of state sales tax on items purchased online from out-of-state retailers. Passing such a measure in New York, with certain stipulations, would benefit small businesses of all types. more

8/10/18

Because of a recent Supreme Court ruling, states will now be able to charge sales taxes on purchases from online retailers like Amazon, even if the companies do not have a physical presence in the state.

Local retailers push for level playing field

By ANDREW GARCIAagarcia@liherald.comFollowing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Elmont and Franklin Square business owners are calling for state legislation that they say would level the playing … more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/26/18

Local officials call for abatement boost

State Sen. Elaine Phillips and Assemblyman Edward Ra joined other local elected officials last week in calling on the State Legislature to bring property tax abatement levels for Long Island seniors … more

By Timothy Denton | 7/19/18

Villages deserve greater share of state sales taxes

Tens of millions of dollars in state sales taxes are generated in Nassau County’s 64 villages each year. The state keeps part of the money, and sends part of it . . . more

7/12/18

Legislature votes 14-3 for 10-year tax plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted 14-3 on Monday to approve a 10-year phase-in to bring all properties across the county in line with their actual market values. If it is completed, it would be the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/29/18

Nassau County approves 10-year tax reassessment plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted 14-3 on Monday to approve a 10-year phase-in to bring all properties across the county in line with their actual market values. If it is completed, it would be the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/27/18

March 26 tax vote will have lasting impact on Nassau

Editor's note: Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is a Nassau County legislator who represents the 3rd District. The former county executive, Ed Mangano, overhauled the tax system that … more

By Carrie Solages | 3/22/18