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By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more
In 2004, the Brennan Center for Justice and New York University’s School of Law released a report describing the New York Legislature as “the most dysfunctional state [government] in the nation.” It was an excellent critique and its findings were well founded. more
People in New York state’s political arena spend a lot of time contrasting Gov. Andrew Cuomo with his father, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo. While the two sound alike and to some extent look alike, in less than six months, Andrew Cuomo has succeeded in gaining more notable victories than his father ever enjoyed in his distinguished 11 years in Albany. more
A dreary day of rain did not hinder voters from supporting the East Meadow school budget on Tuesday. East Meadow School District voters approved the $181.2 million spending plan for 2011-12 that … more
Hard work and careful planning cannot be overstated in the East Meadow School District. The work ethic of the central administration, led by Superintendent Louis DeAngelo, and its working … more
Voters in the East Meadow School District will decide on a $181.2 million budget proposal on Tuesday — a financial plan that boasts a near record-low 1.73 percent increase in spending while … more
It’s not easy being a Democrat these days. The president may be one, but the country is being run by Tea Party sympathizers. President Obama spends most of his time responding to the demands of a wild and crazy group of Congress members who want to turn America upside down. more
The House and Senate have finally agreed on a budget deal to keep government running through the end of the fiscal year. But just when you thought the fighting was over, it’s only just begun. more
The East Meadow Board of Education has unanimously adopted a $181.2 million school budget for 2011-12 that maintains jobs, programs and class sizes. A $3.5 million reduction in state aid is being … more
Would you be willing to pay $4 a month more in property taxes to help shield the poor and neediest of your neighbors from the harshest of cuts to county services that are their lifeline? more
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