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Joining Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, far right, were Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, as well as Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick, to introduce the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023.
New bill in Congress would ease property tax burden
Three of Long Island’s four Congressmen are pressing for legislation to eliminate the SALT cap — which would allow homeowners to deduct a greater portion of their state and local property taxes. more
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The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.
More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here
There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more
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Kate Murray, left, swearing in Laura Ryder as councilwoman, with Ryder’s father, Peter Ledwith, by her side. After being a Lynbrook Village Trustee, Ryder now represents the 4th councilmanic district.
On Town Board, her selflessness is the same
Laura Ryder’s volunteerism as trustee is over, but her passion to help others just intensified as she takes a seat on the board of the biggest town on Long Island. more
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Albertson Fire Department surround the more than 30,000 names in opposition to Governor Hochul’s Housing Compact at the Albertson Water District.
Final push against Hochul’s housing plan
As the April 1 deadline for adoption of the New York State budget passed, a top issue of debate remains Governor Hochul’s Housing Compact. Emphasizing the strain this proposal would have on local infrastructure, emergency services and the environment, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena and Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stood with local utility leaders, environmental preservationists and first responders in front of the Albertson Water District HQ to make a final push against the governor’s Housing Compact. more
Legislator Lafazan and Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment called for Nassau County to eliminate carbon emissions.
Trying to make Nassau County carbon neutral
The impact on the environment from Nassau County’s 1.39 million residents is significant. more
As she exit's the Lynbrook Village Board, Laura Ryder joins the Hempstead Town Board. Who will she be representing? What are the reactions?
Village of Lynbrook Trustee Laura Ryder was unanimously appointed by the Hempstead Town Board on March 14 as councilwoman for the 4th Councilmanic District seat vacated by former Councilman Anthony D’Esposito. more
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Village elections results
The villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook held elections Tuesday, March 21 after the Herald went to press. Each village had the mayor and two trustees up for election. None of the races was contested. more
Candidates for village elections to be posted
Petitions for elected office in the villages of East Rockaway and Lynbrook were due Tuesday, Feb. 14 by 5 p.m., after the Herald went to press. A story identifying the candidates will appear in the Feb. 23 edition of the Herald. Check the Herald’s website, LIHerald.com, for more information. more
To be elected or selected? Hempstead to decide again
Should government representatives be elected by the voters they serve, or selected by government officials? more
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Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick in the Rockville Centre office that will soon be vacated.
A local-government view brought to Albany politics
Albany politics can be overwhelming to a newcomer, but newly elected State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is focusing on what comes naturally to her — local government and getting to know people. more
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