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Collected words of wisdom for the New Year
As we batted around ideas for this week’s editorial, we agreed that a new take on an old idea — New Year’s resolutions — was in order. Rather than offer our own ideas, we decided, we’d ask the experts. more
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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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
Health care, an issue of race and riches
Throughout the long, at times agonizing health reform debate, conservatives and insurance-industry lobbyists have argued that we don’t need a public insurance plan to compete with private insurers. more
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How the county exec can beat high property taxes
As it turns out, we have a new Nassau County executive. Democrat Thomas Suozzi conceded defeat to Republican challenger Ed Mangano last week. Suozzi lost by a mere 386 votes. more
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Nassau Democrats have dropped their lawsuit alleging Tax Revolt Party petition fraud against 5th Legislative District Republican candidate Chris Browne.
Fraud charges dropped against Browne
After filing a lawsuit with the Nassau County District Attorney's office alleging Tax Revolt Party petition fraud against 5th Legislative District Republican candidate Chris Browne in September, … more
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The 2009 election: Taxpayer revolt!
For those of you who didn’t vote in last week’s election — and based on the numbers, that includes far too many of you — tsk tsk. You owe your neighbors and fellow taxpayers who did vote a thank-you for saving you from the status quo. more
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The unexpected squeaker in Suozzi/Mangano race
As of Monday, Thomas Suozzi, Democrat from Glen Cove, was still the county executive. He apparently squeaked by in last week’s election. With 235,985 votes cast, Suozzi was a mere 237 votes ahead of Republican challenger Ed Mangano, a 14-year county legislator. The big question is, what the heck happened to Suozzi? more
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We endorse...
The Herald endorses Tom Suozzi for county executive, Kathleen Rice for county district attorney and Kate Murray for Hempstead Town supervisor. more
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