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Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against an FAA funding bill because no environmental study to review the impact of aircraft air and noise pollution was included.
Local residents, lawmaker fight for safer, quieter skies
In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact … more
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Roger Corbin was indicted by the D.A.'s office in July 2010 on corruption, larceny and bribery charges, along with three local men.
Jury selection upcoming in trial of 2 former legislators
According to the Nassau County district attorney's office, a jury will likely be selected on Feb. 13 for the trial of former Nassau County legislators Roger Corbin and Patrick Williams, who were indicted by the D.A.'s office in July 2010 on corruption, larceny and bribery charges for their alleged involvement in multiple bid-rigging and bribery schemes in the New Cassel Redevelopment Project. more
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George Rand, a Franklin Square resident, is a retired engineering manager and university instructor. He also served with the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific during World War II.
Public schools: who’s in charge?
In his budget address, Governor Andrew Cuomo highlighted his two key initiatives for New York State — reducing public-sector pension costs, and implementing an evaluation system for schoolteachers. Gov. Cuomo is the state’s top executive, elected by the people, so who’s supporting his plans? It’s the state’s public workers unions and the teachers’ union — they are suing the governor in court. Did anyone elect the unions to be in charge of the state’s pension and school systems? more
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 budget proposal last week.
Cuomo reveals 2012-13 budget plan
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan, which he says will close the $2 billion budget gap and increase state aid to schools and municipalities. … more
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Richard J. Gogarty, Sr.
Gogarty seeks election to East Rockaway village board
The East Rockaway Village Pride Party has announced that Village Trustee Richard J. Gogarty, Sr. will be the party’s official candidate seeking election for the unexpired term that was vacated by … more
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The villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook have already voted in local laws to override the state’s new tax levy cap. Pictured at the seminar were, from left, East Rockaway Village Trustees Ed Corrado and Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano, and Lynbrook Trustee Hilary Becker.
Taxes a hot topic with county officials
The Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA) hosted a seminar in Williston Park on Jan. 10 — and the state’s new tax levy cap law that went into effect in January was a hot topic of … more
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Jeffrey Friedman
Friedman to challenge Curran for assembly seat
With a formal announcement in the offing, Rockville Centre resident Jeffrey Friedman has been busy with fundraisers and financial statements, preparing a run for the seat that Brian Curran, a … more
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Members of the Malverne Village Board were among the 45 Long Island villages represented at the seminar held at LaMarmite Restaurant in Williston Park. Pictured from left were Trustee Mike Bailey, Deputy Mayor Joe Hennessy, Mayor Patricia McDonald and Trustee Patricia Canzoneri-Callahan.
Taxes a hot topic with county officials
The Nassau County Village Officials Association (NCVOA) hosted a seminar in Williston Park on Jan. 10 — and the state’s new tax levy cap law that went into effect in January was a hot … more
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NICE buses rolled out of the garages on Jan. 1, with new logos and DOT certification stickers. Under the contract with Veolia, buses are required to be inspected every six months.
NICE buses roll out after state inspections
The entire Nassau County fleet of buses was required to undergo extensive safety inspections while the municipal Long Island Bus system was being privatized in December, becoming NICE Bus. While the buses were being inspected to meet New York State Department of Transportation standards, service continued, for the most part, as usual. more
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East Rockaway Mayor Francis Lenahan said that the village will still “try to do more with less.”
East Rockaway votes to override tax levy cap
At Monday night’s regular meeting, the East Rockaway village board voted unanimously to adopt a local law that will enable it to override the 2 percent property tax levy cap. The state’s tax-cap … more
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