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To fix our roads, let’s show some courage

Like most Long Islanders, I spend a fair amount of time driving on our local highways. Most of them were built long ago, some going back to the Depression era, others to the post-World War II boom. Almost all of these roads are in a state of disrepair . . . more

10/4/19

Stop arguing and fix the assessment system

The Nassau County Department of Assessment continued to be an object of political brinkmanship last week, as Democratic County Executive Laura Curran vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature’s proposal to make the assessor post elective. more

5/31/19

West Hempstead resident Gary Lee, at lectern, was joined by County Legislator Tom McKevitt, left, Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello and Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin outside of his home for a news conference on maintaining tax relief for seniors.

West Hempstead resident speaks out on the importance of tax relief for senior citizens

With recent changes in the state’s school tax relief program, also known as STAR, many senior citizens, such as West Hempstead resident and retired salesman Gary Lee, could miss out on tax-saving … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/30/19

Debt and taxes are killing us!

We’ve all heard the adage that the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. But today it’s more accurate to say that what’s also certain for most Americans are debt and taxes. more

5/3/19

Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.

As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more

By Judi Vining | 3/22/19

Albany should give taxpayers a break

Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . . more

3/22/19

Nearly 1,600 people attended the inaugural Herald Kidz Zone Expo on March 3 at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside.

Fun for all at the Herald's Kidz Zone Expo

Nearly 1,600 people filled the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for Herald Community Newspapers’ inaugural Kidz Zone Expo on March 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/6/19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at a Long Island Association-sponsored rally at SUNY Old Westbury on Thursday to call for a permanent property tax levy cap and reduced state taxes for the middle class.

Cuomo touts tax measures at SUNY Old Westbury rally

With a host of Long Island Democratic politicos and two busloads of older adults from Rockville Centre’s Sandel Senior Center seated before him, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at SUNY Old Westbury on … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/1/19

It’s not socialism, it’s common sense

Once upon a time, the world around us moved at a modest pace. There were no fancy smartphones, laptops, E-ZPass, car navigation systems or ATMs. People bought daily newspapers and magazines . . . more

2/22/19

And after we legalize pot, how about sports betting?

I’ve said it before in these pages, and I’ll say it again: Nassau County really needs to chill out. Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t even introduced formal legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 2/15/19

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