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The state of New York state is sound. Let’s keep it that way.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent State of the State address was an impressive presentation of his accomplishments over the past eight years and his . . . more
I’m committed to fixing Nassau’s tax-assessment system
Recently, I gave the order to post online tax-impact notices using last year’s tax levy and the new assessed market values for property owners across Nassau County. Throughout my first 11 months in office . . . more
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Message to New York legislators: Do no harm
For many years, New York state government has been divided between the two major parties. Neither Assembly Democrats nor Senate Republicans . . . more
Nassau lawmakers approve $25 million settlement for ’07 Oceanside car crash victim’s family
On Oct. 3, the Nassau County legislature’s Rules Committee approved a $25 million legal settlement with the family of an Oceanside woman who was severely injured in a car accident in 2007, when she was 17. more
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Lawmakers must address corruption in their ranks
With the reconviction of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and the sentencing of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in July, we are left with the lingering question . . . more
Politically speaking, it’s a new day in Nassau County
To say that Nassau County experienced a seismic shift in its often conservative political landscape on Nov. 7 would be an understatement. more
Let’s not mess with the state Constitution
Every Election Day is important, and Nov. 7 is no different. There aren’t a lot of high-profile contests, but voters will still be choosing village mayors and town and county officials. more
Once again, Albany fails to address corruption
The question is often asked of middle-school students in social studies classes: How does a bill become a law? Well, in New York, in too many cases, it doesn’t. more
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
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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
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