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Last year, Nassau County created the Temporary Districting Advisory Commission to draft new legislative maps for the next decade. more

1/10/13

Put politics aside and hug your children

Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more

12/20/12

Halloween in Nassau, just a few days late

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, with trees and power lines littering the ground, many kids didn’t get the opportunity to go out trick-or-treating on Halloween. To help give kids a slice … more

By Alex Costello | 11/12/12

Why do our school taxes continue to soar?

In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country. more

10/24/12

Remembering Peter Schmitt

Peter Schmitt died on the job. The Nassau Legislature’s presiding officer was in the county executive’s office last Wednesday morning, working on next year’s budget, when he suffered a massive heart attack. more

10/11/12

Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last week from a heart attack he suffered in the legislative offices.

Mangano calls for special election to replace majority leader

A special election to replace Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt will be held on Election Day, Nov. 6. Schmitt, the Legislature’s majority leader and presiding officer, who represented the 12th District since 1995, died suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 3. He was 62. more

By David Weingrad | 10/11/12

Legislative Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt dies

The Nassau County Legislature's majority leader, Peter Schmitt, a Republican from Massapequa, died at 11:55 a.m. on Oct. 3 after suffering a heart attack, sources said. more

By Alex Costello | 10/3/12

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

Crossing guard Debra Bernhardt held back traffic as children and their parents crossed Merrick Avenue on the way to Camp Avenue School in Merrick last week. Many crossings were manned by police officers on the first day of school, while some were left unguarded.

Be careful crossing the street

Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned. As a result of a hiring freeze and work … more

By Aaron Axelson | 9/12/12

Many good eggs among state government's bad apples

The summer of 2012 hasn’t been a very good one for some present and former state legislators. more

9/6/12

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