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Spite isn’t a sign of good government
The Nassau County Legislature is on the verge of repealing the controversial energy tax, which adds 2.5 percent to the cost of electricity, natural gas, home heating oil, propane and firewood. Most Republican candidates vowed during their election campaigns that they would eliminate this tax if they won. more
Republican lawmakers vowed to repeal the energy tax in the weeks leading up to the November election. But now, members of the Legislature's outgoing Democratic majority are looking to pass their own repeal of the tax on Monday.
Lights out for the home energy tax?
A repeal of Nassau County’s home energy tax was a promise made by most Republicans campaigning for what became a successful Election Day for the GOP, as it won control of the county’s … more
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Legislator Joe Scannell defeated his Republican and Conservative Party challenger, Chris Browne, by a margin of 371 votes to retain his 5th L.D. seat.
It's official: Scannell re-elected
As expected, the 5th Legislative District race was close, but it did not tip the balance of power in the Nassau County Legislature. Incumbent Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) defeated … more
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Prague-born puppeteer Vit Horejs brings his 19th century puppets to Old Westbury Gardens for a charming performance of Czech and Slovak Fairy Tales. a charming performance of Czech and Slovak Fairy Tales.
Savoring the season
For those who have been busy with those seemingly endless holiday tasks, there’s still plenty of opportunity to partake of holiday fun. There’s much to do to keep everyone in a festive … more
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Arts And Entertainment
Exhibits and more... Gordon Cheung & Jonathan SeligerAn exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His … more
The Nassau County Legislature approved a lease deal to build a new 1st Police Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue.
Precinct lease approved
The Nassau County Legislature approved a lease Dec. 16 to authorize construction of a new 1st Police Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue. The item was approved along party … more
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After Republican lawmakers threatened legal action, Legislator Joe Scannell decided to table the vote on the proposed 1st Precinct lease until a future session of the Nassau County Legislature.
Legislature tables decision on precinct lease
Hours after the Nassau County Legislature voted 10-8 to approve a 60-year lease for construction of a new 1st Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue, lawmakers took a second vote to … more
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New county exec has many issues to tackle
It is at last official: Republican Ed Mangano of Bethpage, a 14-year Nassau County legislator, is our new county executive, having defeated two-term Executive Tom Suozzi by the slimmest of margins. more
A strip of empty storefronts in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue will soon house the new 1st Police Precinct headquarters.
1st Precinct lease approved
Despite an anticipated protest from several outraged residents, the Nassau County Legislature has approved a lease to authorize construction of a new 1st Police Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center … more
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Arts And Entertainment
Exhibits and more...Gordon Cheung & Jonathan Seliger An exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His … more
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