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.
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12/10/09
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This year’s election brought about a change in Nassau County government, but the status of the Lighthouse project remains static and unclear.
Ironically, Election Day fell exactly a month …
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Mike Caputo
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11/18/09
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The race in the 13th Legislative District pits longtime incumbent Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) against Democratic challenger Pat Maher.Both candidates hope to address high property taxes, …
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Mike Caputo
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10/15/09
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New York Islanders owner Charles Wang, lead developer for the Lighthouse project, has denied a report claiming he has abandoned the proposal.Citing an unnamed source, the Long Island Press reported …
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Mike Caputo
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10/15/09
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It’s time to speak up. It’s time to show up. Two major projects are in the works. The first, the Lighthouse — right next door — is being described as the largest development …
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10/8/09
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Charles Wang’s “certainty date” came and went last Saturday, making the future of the Lighthouse project — and possibly the New York Islanders — less than …
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Mike Caputo
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10/8/09
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Rumors have been swirling around Mineola recently that District Attorney Kathleen Rice is gearing up for a statewide run next year if Attorney General Andrew Cuomo leaves office and runs for, say, the governorship. Meanwhile, Rice is totally focused on her re-election this year, so don’t expect to hear a word otherwise.
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Spencer Rumsey
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10/6/09
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As the old sayings go, politics ain’t beanbag and it sure does make strange bedfellows, especially when it comes down to the ballot line — and the fate of the Nassau Legislature is hanging by a thread.
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Spencer Rumsey
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10/6/09
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has said, “Development is coming” to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.
The question is, will the New York Islanders be there to anchor the property when all is said and done? Or will Long Island’s only professional sports franchise move to Queens or Brooklyn, or even to Kansas City or Ontario?
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10/1/09
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The “certainty date” set by Charles Wang, who wants a clear answer on his proposed Lighthouse project, was on Saturday — which was also the first game of the season for his New York …
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Mike Caputo
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10/1/09
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