According to representatives of the Planning Division of the Nassau County Department of Public Works, Valley Stream is faced with similar problems related to economic development as other Long Island communities — its population is aging, some properties are vacant and residents have questions about the meaning of affordable housing. But Senior Planner Sean Sallie said the numbers show that Valley Streamers have a lot to build on.
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/13/11
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County Executive Edward Mangano released the details of the lease agreement he negotiated with Islanders owner Charles Wang on June 22, five and a half weeks before residents’ Aug. 1 vote on a $350 …
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Alex Costello
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6/29/11
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For nearly two decades, the 5th Precinct’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit has consisted of a group of four officers, with whom the West Hempstead community has become comfortable working and …
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By Jackie Nash and Lee Landor
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6/22/11
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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.
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Alex Costello
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5/25/11
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The East Rockaway School District is proposing a $34.32 million budget for 2011-12, a 2.94 percent increase over the current spending plan. The tax levy would increase by 3.77 percent.
Even …
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5/12/11
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The Malverne Village Board of Trustees unanimously adopted its proposed 2011-12 budget last week.
The April 21 adoption was quick as three of the four trustees and Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald …
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4/27/11
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Malverne Village officials have cut spending for the coming year, but due to declining revenues, village taxpayers will still have to pay a little extra next year.
The proposed $14.37 million …
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By Lee Landor
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4/20/11
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The Merrick Board of Education adopted the school district’s 2011-12 budget at its April 12 meeting.
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By David Weingrad
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4/15/11
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The North Merrick Library’s proposed $6.5 million renovation plan was defeated on Monday, with the public voting 445 to 358 to reject a bond proposal to finance the project.
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By David Weingrad
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4/13/11
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The North Merrick Library’s $6.5 million renovation plan will go to a public vote on Monday, April 11.
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By David Weingrad
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4/6/11
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