At the peak of one of the city’s busiest summer seasons, two more food concessions opened up in time for the July Fourth weekend, and more comfort stations are prepared for grand openings originally scheduled for May.
more
By Ben Strack
|
7/13/16
|
Anyone who has paid attention to Nassau County politics over the past few years knows that elected officials have tried just about everything to save money and raise revenue. From the closing of police precincts . . .
more
4/13/16
|
Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island.
The rally, organized by the …
more
By Steve Smirti
|
3/29/16
|
The budget for next school year would sustain funding for the district’s functions and programs, according to Superintendent David Feller.
more
5/13/15
|
The district would add one English as a new language teacher, who would rotate between Birch, Chatterton and Levy-Lakeside, and two special education teachers, who would work at Birch and Levy-Lakeside.
more
5/13/15
|
When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . .
more
12/18/14
|
The City Council approved a $20 million short-term borrowing measure at its Aug. 19 meeting to cover the lingering costs of Hurricane Sandy. The measure will fund rebuilding projects ranging from …
more
By Anthony Rifilato
|
8/27/14
|
I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . .
more
5/1/14
|
I recently appeared on Fox News, where the topic was supposed to be the decision by drugstore superpower CVS to no longer sell cigarettes or tobacco products to customers. However, a House Ways and Means Committee hearing quickly diverted our attention.
more
2/14/14
|
New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding.
more
1/23/14
|