A state appeals court has denied Nassau County’s attempt to shift the cost of refunding property-tax challenges to school districts and towns. The decision was reached unanimously on Feb. 27 by four justices of the New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
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By David Weingrad
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3/1/13
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Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together?
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2/28/13
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A great philosopher once said that “the two professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood.”
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2/28/13
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In so many ways, the Town of Hempstead has set an example of how government ought to operate.
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2/28/13
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Q: Has New York State enacted new estate and gift tax laws to follow the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, signed into law on January 2, 2013?
A: No. The State of New York has its own …
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By Nathaniel Corwin
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2/18/13
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New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year.
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2/14/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent.
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1/31/13
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We all know the high price we pay for living in Nassau County. There’s always a lot of talk about the blame game, but did you ever think that one person could singlehandedly drive up our taxes?
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1/24/13
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Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest.
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1/24/13
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The way we live is always changing, and in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the way we think about our homes is changing, too. Many of us are thinking about raising them — literally rebuilding them higher.
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By Monte Leeper
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1/23/13
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