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Nassau County waives Sandy permit fees

The Nassau County Legislature recently unanimously approved a measure to waive all building fees for Superstorm Sandy victims. The law extends the fee-waiver period to Dec. 31, … more

8/25/16

Have you noticed? Women are making history

It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more

3/10/16

Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont) and Elmont Library Trustee Tammie Williams questioned the wisdom of installing video lottery terminals at Belmont Park.

Leaders clash over park development

Local politicians and community leaders descended on the main entrance to Belmont Park, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, on Dec. 10 to voice their concerns about the possible installation of video … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/15/15

C. William Gaylor, left, and Jim Paymar.

Newcomers vie for Nassau County's 6th Legislative seat

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Keith Lebowitz is challenging incumbent Denise Ford for Nassau County's Fourth Legislative District.

Ford, Lebowitz face off in county’s 4th Legislative District

Denise Ford, who has served in the Nassau County Legislature for 12 years, is being challenged for another two-year term by fellow Long Beach resident Keith Lebowitz. Election Day is Nov. 3. … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/14/15

C. William Gaylor and Jim Paymar are running for Nassau County's Sixth Legislative District.

Sixth District sees two newcomers

Longtime Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) announced last November that he would not seek re-election this year, after having served in that position for two decades. In … more

By Alex Costello and Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Becker talks heart attack and career

Legislator Francis Becker spoke at the Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon on Sept. 16, telling members about the peaceful place he went to during his heart attack in May, and his take on politics after 20 years in the Nassau County Legislature. more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 9/30/15

Yes, this is an election year

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

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

Dave Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, offered public apologies after his sentencing for mail fraud on June 5 at the U.S. Courthouse in Central Islip. He will spend three months in jail and three months under house arrest.

Denenberg gets 90-day sentence

A federal judge last Friday sentenced Dave Denenberg, the former Nassau County legislator who pleaded guilty to cheating a law client out of $2.3 million and resigned from office earlier this year, to three months in jail and three months of house arrest. more

By Brian Racow | 6/5/15