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Election season races to finish in Nassau
The following are summaries of county and town races as previously reported in the Herald. more
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County officials are defending their decision to lease two acres of property in the Rosen Shopping Center for construction of a new 1st Precinct.
County: lease deal saves money
Responding to information in last week's Herald story "$20 million for new 1st Precinct," Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), along with a group of county finance and real estate … more
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The costs associated with the 1st Precinct project may reach $20 million over a 30-year period. A lease is pending in the county Legislature.
$20 million for new 1st Precinct?
The 1st Precinct lease deal may not be a win-win for taxpayers after all. more
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Legislator Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead), left, is being challenged by Uniondale resident Elton McCabe, a Republican.
McCabe challenging Abrahams
Elton McCabe, a civic-minded Republican from Uniondale, is seeking to unseat three-term incumbent Kevan Abrahams (D-Hempstead) in the 1st Legislative District next month. And while both candidates are promising to fight high property taxes, support community outreach programs and crack down on gang-related violence, they are also focusing on the potential for major change in areas like Uniondale and Hempstead if the highly anticipated Lighthouse project moves forward. more
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Will taxes skyrocket if we add a floor?
Q. We want to add a floor to our one-story home, and also want a den addition. Will our taxes go up a lot? We know they’ll increase, but we’re concerned they’ll be too high for us to do the addition. more
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George Maragos, left, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Democrat Howard Weitzman for Nassau County Comptroller.
Maragos challenges Weitzman for comptroller
George Maragos, CEO of a financial services business, is challenging two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman in the race for Nassau County comptroller. Maragos said that the county’s finances have been poorly managed for the past eight years, and he believes his experience can bring needed change. more
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Legislator Joe Scannell said he is standing by comments he made on Browne's alleged involvement in Tax Revolt Party petition fraud.
Browne rips Scannell’s ‘reckless accusations’
Responding angrily to comments included in last week's Herald story, "Tax Revolt Party is over for Browne in the 5th," Republican and now Conservative candidate Chris Browne said his opponent, Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), has "repeated and endorsed ... lies ... that accuse me of participation in criminal election fraud." Further angering Browne was a call from Scannell's attorney for Browne's arrest. more
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County will have to revisit energy tax
Surprise, surprise! It’s an election year, and Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi, who is up for re-election, is promising not to raise property taxes in 2010. more
Legislator Joe Scannell has been going door-to-door during his re-election campaign.
New twists in 5th District race
For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more
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