Q: First, my background is in commercial real estate – I buy, rehab and rent commercial space. But, a peer recently talked to me about buying distressed assets as a …
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By Howard B. Kleinberg
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12/5/14
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There was a grand old party on Election Day, as voters sent President Obama and his party a message: They’re fed up with the political rhetoric and want action.
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11/13/14
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Senate Majority Co-Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican from Rockville Centre, is running for his 16th term as representative of the 9th Senate District. He is being challenged on the ballot by Democrat Pat Gillespie.
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By Alex Costello
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10/22/14
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Q: My school tax bill that I just received (October 1, 2014) is higher than ever even though I was granted an assessment reduction last year. Why?
A: The school budget …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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10/9/14
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Q: I own a plot and a half of land in Nassau County. The property taxes have become a problem for me and I want to sell the extra 1/2 plot but I'm told that the land …
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By Abraham Krieger
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8/13/14
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We don’t have to look very far back in the history books to learn about the damage State Senate Democrats inflicted on Long Island taxpayers during their disastrous two years in the majority in 2009 and 2010.
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7/30/14
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The New York State Senate, which has historically been controlled by Republicans, is in play in November’s election, and races on Long Island are key.
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7/23/14
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At every turn, it appears that our state is being pushed further and further to the left.
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7/2/14
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The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19.
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By Brian Racow
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6/25/14
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I usually focus on property taxes, but this week I want to write about income taxes. I am a Democrat and I believe in a progressive income tax, but I do not think New York Democrats should support …
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By Thomas R. Suozzi
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6/12/14
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