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In the race for the county comptroller’s seat, Democrat Howard Weitzman is challenging incumbent Republican George Maragos — the opposite of the race four years ago.
Weitzman served as …
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By Alex Costello
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10/9/13
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The Nassau County Clerk’s office has many functions, including the maintenance of all property records in the county. The clerk serves the County and Supreme Courts, and as an officer for the state and federal governments.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/9/13
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On Sept. 30, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray announced the preliminary 2014 budget, which, if adopted, would reduce the tax levy for residents by $1.2 million while increasing the total …
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By Alex Costello
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10/9/13
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Mark Bonilla of Bellmore, the former Town of Hempstead clerk, was sentenced to community service and a fine on Monday.
Bonilla was found guilty of one count of official misconduct stemming from sexual harassment allegations, which were investigated by town officials last year, on July 25. Justice Sharon Gianelli decided the case alone because Bonilla waived his right to a jury trial. He faced up to one year in jail prior to sentencing.
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By Julie Mansmann
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10/7/13
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County Comptroller candidates George Maragos and Howard Weitzman have been sniping each other back and forth through press releases and conferences over the last few weeks.
Their spat began when …
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By Alex Costello
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10/2/13
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano doesn’t plan to raise property taxes in 2014, according to his newly released $2.79 billion county budget. His administration would, however, borrow more than $1.4 billion next year to pay for the county’s projects and expenses.
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By Brian Racow
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9/27/13
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A committee of local residents tasked with developing a plan to spend $12.1 million on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in Bellmore and Merrick held its first meeting last week, at which committee members, a team of consultants provided by the state and a handful of residents discussed project ideas and offered input on how they believe the committee should move forward.
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By Brian Racow
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9/27/13
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Last year’s election had all the hype, with the hotly contested race between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, and the battle for control of Congress.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/25/13
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With unexpected unanimity, the Nassau County Legislature gave Bruce Ratner’s Nassau Events Center LLC a green light on Monday to redevelop the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site.
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By David Weingrad
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9/23/13
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Nassau County voters might have déjà vu when they visit the polls on Election Day. As they did four years ago, they will have a choice between Republican Ed Mangano and Democrat Tom Suozzi for county executive.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/18/13
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