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Mangano looks to improve Nassau’s finances

County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his third State of the County address to a crowd of more than 100 at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on March 14. In the hour-long speech, Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, emphasized his pledge to cut property taxes by reducing the size of government, seeking more partnerships with the private sector and fixing the county’s broken property tax assessment system. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 3/22/12

Legislature OK’s police retirement plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously on March 19 to approve a police retirement incentive plan that County Executive Edward Mangano said was a key component of the controversial new community policing center plan, which will turn four of the county’s eight police precincts into Community Policing Centers. more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/20/12

Long Beach resident and environmental activist Scott Bochner led the presentation.

Residents, civic leaders demand transparency

Following a call for greater transparency by several South Shore civic and elected leaders over a proposal by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to sell or lease three of the county’s sewage … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 3/20/12

County Legislators debated the Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative for nearly four hours on Monday.

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson and Brian Croce | 3/7/12

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/6/12

South Shore civic and elected leaders are calling for transparency over a proposal by Nassau County Executive Ed Mang-ano to sell or lease the Glen Cove Sewage Plant, the Cedar Creek Sewage Plant in Wantagh and the Bay Park Sewage Plant.

Sewage plant plan sparks residents’ ire

Several South Shore civic and elected leaders have banded together to decry a proposal by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to sell or lease three of the county’s sewage treatment plants to a … more

Chris Engelhardt and David Weingrad | 2/29/12

More teamwork, less grandstanding

Whether due to a fear of on-field consequences or simply their professionalism, the Giants kept the showboating to a minimum during the Super Bowl. more

2/16/12

Long Islanders need a reason to be happy

Last month, the 2012 Long Island Index Profile reported that a majority of Long Islanders are not happy and are worried about the future. more

2/9/12

The New York State Comptroller’s Office will audit Nassau County’s contract procedures, according to a letter sent on Jan. 10 by the state Deputy Comptroller Steven Hancox to County Executive Ed Mangano, pictured here.

State comptroller to audit Nassau County

The New York State Comptroller’s Office will audit Nassau County’s contract procedures, according to a letter sent by the state Deputy Comptroller Steven Hancox to County Executive Ed Mangano, dated Jan. 10. more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 1/18/12

NICE buses rolled out of the garages on Jan. 1, with new logos and DOT certification stickers. Under the contract with Veolia, buses are required to be inspected every six months.

NICE buses roll out after state inspections

The entire Nassau County fleet of buses was required to undergo extensive safety inspections while the municipal Long Island Bus system was being privatized in December, becoming NICE Bus. While the buses were being inspected to meet New York State Department of Transportation standards, service continued, for the most part, as usual. more

By Deirdre Krasula, dkrasula@liherald.com | 1/13/12