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Republican and former Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey was picked as new commissioner of the department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.
Former judge picked to head parks dept.
Former Nassau County Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey has been picked to be the county’s new commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Pending the county legislature’s approval, the … more
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The West End 2 swimming beach, above, and East Bathhouse pool at Jones Beach were closed last year as a result of budget cutbacks. This year, the state plans to close the West Bathhouse swimming pool and cancel the July 4th fireworks show.
Jones Beach fireworks axed, pool closed
Long Island beach lovers can look forward to a dull summer this year as yet another swimming pool at Jones Beach will be closed and the July 4th fireworks show cancelled. Jones Beach, which … more
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Hempstead Lake State Park is among the 10 Long Island state parks that might close this summer due to budget cuts.
State considers closing 10 parks on Long Island
Long Island may lose 10 state parks this summer as a result of a proposed $29 million budget cut facing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In addition to … more
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Florence Rosen said that the Rosen Shopping Center hadn't been filled because her company had been negotiating with Nassau County on a new 1st Precinct facility for the past two years.
1st Precinct controversy continues
Residents are no less confused and suspicious over the 1st Precinct’s future move to the Rosen Shopping Center as a result of meeting with Florence Rosen at a Jan. 19 meeting of the Baldwin Oaks … more
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Republican Peter Schmitt, the presiding officer of the county Legislature, decided on Friday that he would call for a bill to rescind the pay raises for three top legislators, including himself.
Schmitt: pay raises will be rescinded
Following four days of intense criticism after the Republicans' passage of a significant pay raise for three lead county legislators, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt said he would call for a bill that would rescind the stipend increases. more
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Gov. David Paterson outlined his plans for fiscal and ethics reform in Albany in his State of the State address on Jan. 6.
Albany reform on the way?
Seeking to restore New Yorkers' faith in their state government, Gov. David Paterson pledged to curb spending and curtail the influence of special interest groups and introduced a series of … more
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County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled a plan to reform Nassau's assessment system at a Thursday press conference in Mineola.
Mangano to the rescue?
Throughout his campaign, County Executive Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau's maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of action. "We want to … more
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John Ciotti, Norma Gonsalves and Howard Kopel were among the Republicans sworn in on Monday at the Cradle of Aviation. The Republicans now hold an 11-8 majority on the board.
New-look Legislature inducted
A large audience at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City on Monday witnessed the official transfer of power on the Nassau County Legislature. more
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Ed Mangano is sworn in as Nassau County executive by Judge Steven Bucaria.
Mangano takes office
“This is very cool… and quite an honor,” new Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano said as a hundreds applauded and chanted his name on New Year’s Day. Mangano was sworn in as the eighth county executive in the auditorium of his alma mater, Bethpage High School. more
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The Nassau County Legislature approved a lease authorizing construction of a new 1st Precinct in the Rosen Shopping Center on Grand Avenue.
1st Precinct lease approved
After an intense, hour-long debate among Republican and Democratic lawmakers and Baldwin residents over the controversial 1st Police Precinct lease at a session of the county Legislature Dec. … more
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