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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, right, and Islanders owner Charles Wang, left, sat together as Mangano signed the bill into law that would allow the public referendum to be held. Mangano held the signing in a crowded room in the Legislative building, just minutes after the Legislature voted 11-7 to pass the bill.

In an 11-7 vote almost entire on party lines, the Nassau County Legislature voted on May 31 to allow a public referendum to decide the fate of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for redeveloping … more

Alex Costello | 5/31/11

Malverne Deputy Mayor James J. Callahan III died after a brief illness on May 26. He was 42.

Malverne remembers, mourns Callahan, dead at 42

Malverne Deputy Mayor James Callahan III died last week after a brief illness. He was 42. The father of four, who served as deputy mayor for the last eight years and was ... more

By Lee Landor | 5/26/11

Hundreds of supporters of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for a new Nassau Coliseum held a rally on the steps of the Legislature on May 24, hours before a public hearing was held on the topic.

County Legislature discusses Coliseum plan

The Nassau County Legislature spent more than two hours on May 24 debating and hearing public comment about a proposed $400 million bond that would finance a new arena on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Alex Costello | 5/25/11

County to private Long Island Bus after MTA votes to terminate operation contract.

County to privatize public bus service

In a move that would end the MTA’s “monopoly” over transportation in Nassau County, a private company will take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. County … more

By Lee Landor | 5/4/11

many local residents who were pumping gas last Wednesday at the USA Mini Mart, on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, spent between $40 and $60 to fill their tanks.

Locals pinch pocketbooks at the pump

The nation’s rising gas prices have forced several Franklin Square and Elmont business owners to modify their business practices, including pushing higher costs on to customers. Some businesses, especially those that rely heavily on driving, have even seen a slow-down in business due to gasoline prices, which recently surpassed $4 per gallon for regular unleaded. more

By Jackie Nash | 5/3/11

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

By Mike Caputo | 4/27/11

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

Mike Caputo | 3/30/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were part of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more

Mike Caputo and Alex Costello | 3/23/11

Oceanside Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown addressed the ways that savings could be found on internal auditing services.

School districts and BOCES work together

On March 1, representatives from Nassau BOCES and many school districts in the county gathered to announce progress made — and hopes for the future — for sharing services and saving money. … more

Alex Costello | 3/9/11

The County Legislature approved more than $3 million in contracts on Jan. 10 to bring necessary equipment and services to the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, above.

Millions earmarked to stop bay discharge

The Nassau County Legislature approved more than $3 million in contracts on Jan. 10 for new equipment and upgrades at the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, in an effort to end months of illegal sewage discharge into Reynolds Channel, which many residents and local officials have called a serious environmental health hazard. more

By Chris Engelhardt | 1/26/11

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