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On Monday, Nassau County residents will vote on a $400 million bond referendum to build a new Coliseum and a minor league ballpark.
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By ALEX COSTELLO
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7/28/11
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo launched the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council on July 27 to redesign the relationship between the state government and businesses, in order to stimulate regional economic development and create jobs statewide.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/27/11
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Supreme Court Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled on July 21 that the Nassau County redistricting plan — which was crafted by the county attorney’s office at the suggestion of Peter Schmitt, a Republican who represents the 12th Legislative District — does not apply to the 2011 election. Jaeger went on to say that 2013 would be the earliest the Nassau redistricting plan could be put into use.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/21/11
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In what could be a sign of relief for hundreds of Franklin Square and Elmont homeowners, the House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 on July 13.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/14/11
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed New York's first property tax cap in Lynbrook today, at the home of James and Janet Gannon.
“For decades, taxpayers across New York state have been burdened …
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By Mary Malloy and Brianna Isabel Barbieri
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6/30/11
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County Executive Edward Mangano released the details of the lease agreement he negotiated with Islanders owner Charles Wang on June 22, five and a half weeks before residents’ Aug. 1 vote on a $350 million bond referendum to finance the development of a new Coliseum.
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ALEX COSTELLO
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6/30/11
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The Nassau County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association (NCDSBA) has recently named Town of Hempstead Councilman Gary Hudes “Man of the Year.”
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By Shannon Pandaliano
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6/30/11
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With a State Senate vote of 33-29, New York became the sixth state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage — but the nine senators from Long Island, all of them Republicans, voted against the bill, which Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law shortly before midnight on June 24.
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Mary Malloy
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6/29/11
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In a Q & A with the Herald, Hemsptead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman James Darcy said they are optimistic about re-election this year ...
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6/29/11
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Long Island employers got a bit of good news earlier this month when the State Senate passed a bill to repeal the MTA payroll tax — shortly after the MTA terminated its contract to operate Long …
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By Lee Landor
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6/29/11
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