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Labor Day isn’t far behind us, but we all know how time flies. Soon enough it will be November, and Election Day. All the political talk thus far . . . more

9/17/15

Valley Stream-based lawyer Albert D’Agostino can collect state retirement benefits after the comptroller ruled he was an employee not an independent contractor of the government agencies who paid him.

Comptroller rules in D’Agostino’s favor

After nearly seven years the New York State Comptroller’s office ruled that Valley Stream-based lawyer Albert D’Agostino was an employee not an independent contractor of the school districts and municipalities he worked and can keep the retirement money he accrued. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/4/15

Comptroller: N. Bellmore should have crafted tighter budgets

North Bellmore School District officials have responded to an audit report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on July 2 that suggests former administrators overestimated … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Nassau needs an assessment commission

It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in Nassau County: The property assessment system is broken. more

3/6/14

Rep. Peter King, right at the microphones, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, in his bid for Congress. Also pictured are Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise, between King and Blakeman, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, third from right.

Former county legislator announces run for Congress

Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, on Thursday became the first prominent Long Island Republican to throw his hat into the ring in this year’s election contest to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in Congress. more

By Brian Racow | 2/20/14

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

Howard Weitzman for comptroller

Though it may seem short on glamour, the county comptroller’s position is an extremely important one. The comptroller is responsible for auditing county departments and making sure the county is … more

10/31/13

Maragos, Weitzman face off in debate

County Comptroller candidates George Maragos and Howard Weitzman participated in a debate on Oct. 10, and neither candidate pulled any punches in their criticisms. Maragos, the Republican … more

By Alex Costello | 10/16/13

George Maragos, right, and Howard Weitzman will be facing off for the second time for Nassau County comptroller, this time with Maragos as the incumbent.

Maragos, Weitzman face each other — again

In the race for the county comptroller’s seat, Democrat Howard Weitzman is challenging incumbent Republican George Maragos — the opposite of the race four years ago. Weitzman served as … more

By Alex Costello | 10/9/13

Mangano’s 2014 budget: Taxes flat, borrowing up

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano doesn’t plan to raise property taxes in 2014, according to his newly released $2.79 billion county budget. His administration would, however, borrow more than $1.4 billion next year to pay for the county’s projects and expenses. more

By Brian Racow | 9/27/13

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