During Tony Santino’s final meeting as Town of Hempstead supervisor in December, he couldn’t have looked more bored . . .
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5/3/18
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A week before the Sept. 10 Democratic primary for Long Beach City Council, two prominent lawmakers have thrown their support behind a separate slate of candidates running for three open council …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/3/15
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United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, in a disgusting display of political favoritism, pitted his union’s members against New York City police officers . . .
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8/27/14
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We all know the high price we pay for living in Nassau County. There’s always a lot of talk about the blame game, but did you ever think that one person could singlehandedly drive up our taxes?
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1/24/13
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Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned.
As a result of a hiring freeze and work …
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By Aaron Axelson
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9/12/12
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The Civil Service Employees Association reached an agreement with the city on Friday after union members agreed to a number of concessions that will avert the layoffs of 38 full-time workers.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/8/12
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Long Beach Civil Service Employees Association President John Mooney criticized members of the City Council and administration at Tuesday’s council meeting after 14 city workers were demoted and …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/7/12
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In an attempt to reduce costs amid the city’s financial woes, the City Council has approved an early-retirement incentive that could save the city more than $1 million per year if enough eligible …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/29/12
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City Manager Jack Schnirman called on the city’s various department heads, union leaders and commissioners on Monday to put a halt to overtime spending as he attempts to implement strict cost …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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Although the newly elected Democratic members of the City Council won’t be sworn in until Jan. 1, the new team is already taking steps to begin the transition, which includes initiating a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/16/11
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