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New York Islanders owner Charles Wang discussed his support for a new minor league ballpark and sports arena at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in an effort to keep the New York Islanders on Long Island, on May 11.
A new vision for the Coliseum, Belmont
Local leaders last week announced a plan that would ensure brighter futures for Belmont Park and the New York Islanders, potentially bring thousands of jobs to Long Island and likely create hundreds … more
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Under a Republican plan to redraw the Nassau County Legislature’s district lines, Democratic Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, would see his district –– the 19th –– merged with Legislator Joseph Scannell’s district –– the 5th. In effect, Democrats would lose a seat. A State Supreme Court justice, however, placed a temporary restraining order on the plan on Thursday, effectively preventing it from taking effect until the matter is decided in court. Above, Denenberg at Monday's redistricting hearing.
Democrats cheer judge’s redistricting decision
Democrats welcomed news last Thursday that a State Supreme Court justice had issued a temporary restraining order barring the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature from moving ahead with a plan to redraw the Legislature’s lines. more
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This map contrasts the current districting system with the new proposal.
Redistricting reaction adheres to party lines
Nassau County unveiled a method of redrawing legislative districts last week — a Republican-led plan that would figuratively uproot many voters and replant them in politically unfamiliar territory. more
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Legislative District No. 13, represented by Norma Gonsalves and shaded in tan in the above proposed map, would no longer include Salisbury and some parts of East Meadow. Legislator Robert Troiano’s District No. 2, shaded in pink, would include Eisenhower Park and a part of western East Meadow. Legislator Dennis Dunne, represented with a shade of green, would represent Salisbury and a portion of northern East Meadow in District No. 15.
New county maps could split East Meadow three ways
Presently, Legislator Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) represents the entire East Meadow School District, with the exception of Eisenhower Park. If the county Legislature approves redrawn district … more
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County Executive Ed Mangano is in talks with the Shinnecock Nation to build a casino-based development at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property.
Nassau Coliseum casino: deal or no deal?
To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to … more
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Corey Fanelli.
No challenge in East Meadow school board race
School board elections in East Meadow have been heated in recent years, but Monday’s candidate filing deadline came and went without new challengers. more
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State cracks down on wrong-way driving
The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more
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A file photo of the New York State Assembly, which with the Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo, approved a state budget on time by April 1.
State reduces funding to East Meadow schools, hospital
Unlike last year, the 2011-12 state budget, which totals $132.5 billion, was approved by the April 1 deadline. While that may have been a shock for New Yorkers everywhere, there were apparently … more
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County Executive Ed Mangano announced details last week for his plan to balance the 2011 county budget. His proposal includes layoffs, a furlough and the restructuring of the police department.
Mangano: cuts impact all departments, employees
County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled last week that his plan to trim millions in spending includes layoffs, a furlough for county employees and the redeployment of police officers.  Mangano … more
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Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos announced the results of an audit of the NuHealth System, which operates the Nassau University Medical Center.
Audit: errors cost NuHealth millions
 Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos released an audit of the NuHealth System on Tuesday that included what he called “significant” findings that must be addressed by the … more
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