Q: I’ve been reading a lot lately about a 2% tax cap which the State has imposed on local governments and school districts. But my taxes aren’t going down? What is this all about?
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By A. Thomas Levin
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3/19/13
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Q: I have been unable to fill a vacancy in my retail building, shouldn’t the taxes come down?
A: Every property must be assessed each January, based on its condition. Unless you file a …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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3/19/13
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More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened.
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3/7/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent.
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1/31/13
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In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country.
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10/24/12
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Q. I don’t understand, if my tax assessment was reduced why did my real estate taxes increase?A.This is unfortunately a common situation. The County, Town, Village and School budgets do …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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9/27/12
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This time last year, the Herald evaluated Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s midterm progress. We graded him on how well he had followed through with his campaign promises and how effectively he had dealt with the major issues facing the county.
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9/13/12
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Halfway through his first term as county executive, Ed Mangano is proposing yet another budget that takes a hatchet to spending.
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9/29/11
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Do it yourself. That was the message sent by representatives from the Nassau County Department of Assessment during two recent forums held at the East Meadow Public Library, on Jan. 27 and on …
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by Mike Caputo
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2/16/11
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Grades on the state English Language Arts and math exams fell in East Meadow, across Long Island and throughout New York after the State Education Department recalibrated the proficiency ratings at …
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Mike Caputo
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8/4/10
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