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Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Superintendent William Johnson said he was aware of the potential of a very low tax cap, but that it was too early to worry about it.

Budget squeeze ahead?

If predictions from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office are correct, local municipalities could be looking at very tight budgets next year. more

By Alex Costello | 8/5/15

We can make Long Island desirable again

In the 1970s and ’80s, New York City was crumbling and Nassau County was a paradise. Now the city is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, and every day I hear friends and neighbors saying they don’t want to stay on Long Island. more

6/11/15

State should extend the tax cap

New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . . more

6/4/15

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was on Long Island on June 3 calling for renewal of the property tax cap.

Cuomo calls for tax cap renewal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo renewed his call for an extension of the tax cap during a visit to Long Island on Wednesday. The legislation, which limits property tax increases, is set to expire next year. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Matthew Rachek | 6/3/15

Thank you, Senator Skelos

On May 12, eight days after turning himself in on federal corruption charges, Dean Skelos stepped down as majority leader of the State Senate. more

5/28/15

Efficiency plan will provide tax rebate to eligible homeowners

The Long Beach School District plans to submit a government efficiency plan by the June 1 deadline so that homeowners can receive a tax rebate check under the New York State property tax freeze … more

5/20/15

More than $340 in combined school spending is on the ballot in Levittown, Wantagh and Seaford on May 19.

Budget votes are Tuesday

Wantagh and Seaford residents will have their say on Tuesday on more than $340 million worth of spending in three local districts for the 2015-16 school year. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Laura Schofer | 5/13/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

The village board held a public hearing last week to discuss its tentative budget for the coming year.

Budget hearing proposes 3.78 percent tax hike for village residents

During a public hearing to discuss next year’s tentative village budget, Malverne mayor Patti Ann McDonald announced a proposed tax increase of 3.78 percent to the dismay of several attendees who have often voiced the village is not doing enough to save tax payers money. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/8/15

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