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At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Merrick School District PTAs are planning to attend a rally in Mineola on Monday to protest County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan to eliminate the county’s guarantee that it will pay refunds on property-tax challenges. The county executive would instead like school districts and towns to pay the refunds.

School districts plan rally against Mangano tax plan

To help close the more than $300 million budget deficit that Nassau now faces, County Executive Ed Mangano’s recently proposed budget includes a proposal to end the county’s “guarantee” that it will pay refunds owed when homeowners successfully challenge their tax assessments. more

David Weingrad | 10/15/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/13/10

Catch some fish: Anglers can enjoy a beautiful fall day of fishing at the Fall Fishing Festival at Hempstead Lake State Park’s MacDonald Pond this weekend.

Fall Fishing and Children's Festival and other autumn adventures

It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor more

Karen Bloom | 10/13/10

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and County Executive Ed Mangano are taking to the airwaves to get the message out that heroin kills.

PSA latest weapon in fight against heroin

“Would you know if your child was using heroin?” Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice asks at the end of a new public service announcement. The PSA, along with an educational website, is the latest joint effort by the district attorney and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to alert parents to the growing heroin problem on Long Island. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/13/10

Lawrence High School Principal Geoffrey Touretz is currently on suspension from his job pending a district investigation.

Lawrence High School principal suspended [Photo gallery]

Geoffrey D. Touretz, the principal of Lawrence High School, has been suspended pending a recommendation from Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. John Fitzsimons to the board of education for further disciplinary action, according to Board President Murray Forman. more

JEFF BESSEN | 10/13/10

Lynbrook quarterback Paul Magliore, center, tries to break the grasp of Hewlett’s Jonathan Alfieri, right, and Mark Rizzo during last Saturday night’s game.

Lynbrook tops Hewlett in shootout

Lynbrook outlasted Hewlett in Saturday night's showdown of the last two unbeaten teams in Conference III. more

Tony Bellissimo | 10/9/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/7/10

“Duty, Honor and Tears” by Mort Künstler, is featured in “For Us The Living” at Nassau County Museum of Art. On view at Hofstra’s “Acquired Riches” exhibit (below): Gabon, Mitsohgo (Africa), Standing Female Figure with Janus Heads.

Civil War scenes at Nassau County Museum of Art

Long Island's arts scene steps into a new season with offerings that showcase the breadth and vision of artists and collectors. From Nassau County Museum of Art’s examination of the works of the historical artist Mort Künstler to Hofstra University Museum’s celebration of its 75th anniversary as seen through its decades of art collections, there’s much to see at our local museums. more

Karen Bloom | 10/7/10

Hewlett High School seniors Jake Rabinowitz and Aviv Lipman were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.From left are: Lipman, High School Principal Tom Russo and Jake Rabinowitz.

A pair of semifinalists

Hewlett High School seniors Jake Rabinowitz and Aviv Lipman were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Rabinowitz and Lipman both boast weighted GPAs of more than 100, along with being AP scholars with honor. more

10/6/10