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Hal Peterson
'Have we seen this movie before?'
On Jan. 14, the New York Times reported that “President Obama on Friday announced an aggressive campaign to shrink the size of the federal government, a proposal less notable for its goal — the fight against bloat that has been embraced by every modern-day president — than for the political challenge it poses to a hostile Congress.” more
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Local school officials react to state aid numbers
The Lynbrook School District would receive a cut in it state aid for the 2012-13 school year, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget released on Jan. 17. The East Rockaway School … 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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A portion of the new barn has been erected.
Stables owner reassures patrons construction of new facility is under way
Lakewood Stables owner Alex Jacobson invited the Herald to take an exclusive tour of his West Hempstead property last week to dispel rumors about its future; He wanted to reassure concerned patrons … 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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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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Why I'm optimistic about 2012
A CBS news poll found that almost 70 percent of Americans described 2011 as a “bad year.” Friends, I’m optimistic, and I predict that 2012 will be a better year. more
Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., left, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signing into law a tax-relief bill.
Merrick-Bellmore senator pleased with Albany reform
To the Editor: I am pleased to say that the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo recently worked together in a bipartisan fashion to address the right priorities needed to help our economy grow: cutting taxes, creating jobs and upgrading our infrastructure. In stark contrast to Washington, which is plagued by partisan gridlock, New York state is addressing the critical issues we face and delivering the results that residents expect and deserve. more
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Nassau County corrections officer Frank Milano, 36, of Elmont, was driving while off-duty along the Southern State Parkway near Peninsula Boulevard, pictured above, when his car veered off the highway and hit a tree, according to New York State Police.
Dec. 14 update: Elmont corrections officer killed in crash
A corrections officer from Elmont was killed in a car crash at 12:01 a.m. today while driving westbound on the Southern State Parkway, near Peninsula Boulevard. more
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Hal Peterson
To infinity and beyond
By chance, I happened to notice that on Nov. 9, The Huffington Post reported that a potential Republican challenger to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a 2014 gubernatorial race, was defeated in his reelection bid for Erie County executive. more
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