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Proponents of both sides of the Sands casino issue made their cases at the Nassau County Legislature vote on Monday.

Sands Coliseum developers get yes from legislators

Tempers flared on Monday evening as the Republican-led Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 to approve the transfer of the Nassau Coliseum lease to Las Vegas Sands, advancing a $4 billion plan to build a new state-of-the-art casino and entertainment resort on the property in Uniondale. more

By Brandon Cruz | 6/2/23

On Sept. 7, the Nassau County Legislature’s minority leader, Democrat Kevan Abrahams, urged his Republican colleagues in the majority to expand the income caps for senior citizens and the disabled that would allow them to be exempt from a percentage of their property tax assessments. Later that day, the Legislature voted to approve the increased income caps, allowing more seniors and disabled individuals to be exempt.

Legislature votes to expand tax exemptions

After a vote in the County Legislature, Nassau seniors and disabled people who earn up to $58,400 can expect to be exempt from at least 5 percent of their property tax assessments. Those who earn … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/15/22

The public can help remedy the baby formula shortage.

Abrahams hosts baby formula drive

As local families struggle to navigate the impacts of a nationwide baby formula shortage, Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D-Freeport) has partnered with the Baldwin, Hempstead, Freeport, East Meadow, Roosevelt, and Uniondale Public Libraries to launch a baby formula drive on Monday, May 23. more

5/26/22

Barnum Woods Elementary School students celebrated Flag Day before their Walk in the Woods event.

Celebrating the grand ole flag

Before Independence Day and even the last day of classes, elementary school students celebrated America by honoring the adoption of the United States flag with an array of activities on June … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/7/16

The N51, which originated at the intersection of Hewlett Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick and ran along Merrick Avenue through East Meadow, is being fully restored.

NICE bus routes are coming back

County lawmakers finalized a $3 million plan for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, using the money to restore nearly all of the routes that were eliminated in January. In an … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.

Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/18/16

This Waldbaum’s, at 1530 Front St., has been vacant for nearly two months. County leaders said they would like to see another grocery store open at the site.

An uncertain future

Since East Meadow’s Waldbaum’s closed in November, the building that housed the Front Street business has been vacant — and it might remain that way for a while. The … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/20/16

The N51, which originates at the intersection of Hewlett Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick and runs through East Meadow along Merrick Avenue, is being eliminated.

Not so NICE

The Nassau Inter-County Express bus system will end service for East Meadow riders who use the three buses that are routed throughout the community next week. NICE is operated by Transdev, a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/13/16

Nassau County is moving toward reassessing property values, which the county has not updated for five years. The reassessment would likely affect property owners’ taxes.

Nassau to ‘thaw’ assessments

After five years in which Nassau County has not reassessed property values, the county is moving toward refiguring all Nassau properties’ worth for 2019-20. The eventual reassessment could lead to higher property-tax bills for some residents, according to one expert. more

By Brian Racow | 6/10/15

Mangano, Dems pitch lobbying disclosure bills

The bills came just days after it was revealed publicly that federal prosecutors are investigating Dean Skelos, Republican majority leader of the State Senate, and his son, Adam, in connection with AbTech Industries, an Arizona company that hired the latter and received a $12 million storm-water treatment contract from Nassau County, even though another company submitted a lower bid. more

By Brian Racow | 4/29/15

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