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Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said the measure would give the city the ability to finance deficit- and storm-related costs.

The New York State Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $12 million borrowing measure last week to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/12/14

In Nassau County, the best is yet to be

On Jan. 2, Ed Mangano took the oath of office and was sworn in for his second term as county executive. I was pleased to be asked to speak at the ceremony, alongside Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Congressman Peter King and others. more

1/9/14

By my accounting, Mangano's an unqualified success

For the fourth straight year, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has delivered for the taxpayers of Nassau County by once again releasing a no-property-tax-increase budget. more

9/26/13

The City Council voted unanimously last week to submit a home-rule request to the State Legislature.

City looks to borrow $12 million

City officials are again calling on state lawmakers to approve a measure that would allow the city to borrow up to $12 million in serial bonds to not only pay down its deficit, but cover costs … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

It's time for some honesty about Social Security

Last week, Governor Cuomo gave his third State of the State address, and touched on many of the major issues facing our state — Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery, job creation and economic growth, and gun control. more

1/17/13

We need balance to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'

The year is quickly coming to an end, and if you believe the hype, lawmakers appear to be nowhere close to making any breakthroughs and solving the fiscal crisis. more

12/6/12

Don't let it rain on our parade!

Although Isaac threatened some of the events of this year’s Republican National Convention, the rain could not dampen the mood of a re-energized Republican Party. more

8/30/12

Tough times call for tough measures in Nassau County

Last week, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano sent a memo to county department heads, ordering them to compile layoff lists. This would be the third in a series of layoffs of county employees ordered by Mangano in one year. more

8/2/12

A special council meeting was held on Tuesday, and a resolution was passed to borrow $6 million in order to make payroll and maintain city services.

Long Beach City Council approves $6 million borrowing measure

The City Council unanimously approved a $6 million borrowing measure on Tuesday in order to pay its workers and help close a $10.2 million deficit as the city attempts to avoid a further … more

Anthony Rifilato | 3/28/12

Mangano, at a Sept. 14 press conference, announced $300 million in budget cuts to close predicted gaps in the 2012 spending plan.

Layoffs, police cuts highlight 2012 county budget

By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

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