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A government shutdown is a disservice to taxpayers

Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last? more

10/3/13

Projects that will be funded by the $38 million include some that have been completed, like post-storm debris removal.

Awaiting FEMA funds, L.B. to borrow $38M

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, members voted unanimously to allow the city to borrow $38 million for post-Hurricane Sandy recovery expenses while it waits for Federal Emergency Management … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/21/13

Ye Olde Firehouse would be demolished under the plan to make way for a new, smaller command center.

Point Lookout-Lido F.D. floats $7M bond initiative

The Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department is asking the community to support a $7.5 million initiative to upgrade its facilities. The department held two meetings last week to inform residents about … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/13/13

Why are we rushing the Coliseum plan?

“We’re under the gun,” Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker told the Legislature last week during discussions about County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan for the future of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Walker was referring to the legislators, but he could have been speaking for county residents as well. more

6/2/11

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, right, and Islanders owner Charles Wang, left, sat together as Mangano signed the bill into law that would allow the public referendum to be held. Mangano held the signing in a crowded room in the Legislative building, just minutes after the Legislature voted 11-7 to pass the bill.

Legislature passes Coliseum vote 11-7

In an 11-7 vote almost entire on party lines, the Nassau County Legislature voted on May 31 to allow a public referendum to decide the fate of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for redeveloping … more

Alex Costello | 5/31/11

Hundreds of supporters of County Executive Ed Mangano's plan for a new Nassau Coliseum held a rally on the steps of the Legislature on May 24, hours before a public hearing was held on the topic.

County Legislature discusses Coliseum plan

The Nassau County Legislature spent more than two hours on May 24 debating and hearing public comment about a proposed $400 million bond that would finance a new arena on the site of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Alex Costello | 5/25/11

Let’s cut spending once and for all

I trust you haven’t forgotten the famous slogan Gov. Hugh Carey used during New York’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s: “The days of wine and roses are over.” Unfortunately, the … more

Al D'Amato | 4/3/10

Long Beach letters

Thanks for caring To the Editor: It was simply overwhelming! That is the only way possible to describe the level of generosity of the volunteers of the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, the Long Beach … more

1/7/10

The City of Long Beach expects to bond $1.7 million for new bulkheads on the canals. new bulkheads, to be constructed along city-owned property on the north side of the Canals, have a projected cost of $1.7 million,

City Council approves $6M capital bond

After a hearing in which the numbers — and the accusations —were flying, the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday approved a $6 million bond proposition to fund several capital projects, including … more

Joseph Kellard | 12/16/09

Long Beach City Council briefs

Capital projects bond hearing The Long Beach City Council will be holding a hearing on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. for public comments on a proposed $6 million bond that will be used to pay for capital … more

Ariella Monti | 12/3/09

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