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How’s Cuomo doing? We compare and contrast

Politics is a quirky business. This is the story of six governors who have proposed similar programs aimed at cutting expenses and holding the line on taxes, with completely different reactions from the voters. more

7/7/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined by Assemblyman Brian Curran, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and other Long Island legislators when he signed New York's first tax cap legislation into law on June 30.

Gov. Cuomo signs tax cap law in Lynbrook

Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to the home of a Lynbrook family to sign New York’s first property tax cap on June 30 — six days after the State Senate approved the legislation that proponents say will usher in a new era of fiscal responsibility. Cuomo was joined by local officials, including Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a Republican from Rockville Centre, Assemblyman Brian Curran and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. more

Judy Rattner | 7/6/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the tax cap law in Lynbrook. He was surrounded by, from left, Sens. Kemp Hannon, Charles Fuschillo, Dean Skelos and Lee Zeldin.

New York passes historic property tax cap

This one was never in doubt. Legislation that will put a cap on property tax levies passed by a 57-to-5 margin in the State Senate before it made it through the Assembly and was signed into law by … more

By Fran Berkman and Lee Landor | 7/6/11

Hendrick recovering from heart surgery

Lynbrook’s Mayor Bill Hendrick was released from Winthrop University Hospital on June 26 following triple bypass surgery, where doctors repaired one of his heart valves just five days before. “I am feeling pretty good,” Hendrick told the Herald on June 30. “I got home a couple of days ago, and I am doing better.” more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 7/6/11

Cuomo, left was joined by Assemblyman Brian Curran and Sen. Dean Skelos at the signing of the law during a press conference in Lynbrook.

Governor puts property tax cap into law

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed New York's first property tax cap in Lynbrook today, at the home of James and Janet Gannon. “For decades, taxpayers across New York state have been burdened … more

By Mary Malloy and Brianna Isabel Barbieri | 6/30/11

Bellmore-Merrick school leaders reflect on tax cap

No one is sure precisely what the 2 percent tax-levy cap passed by the state last week will mean for Bellmore-Merrick’s four elementary districts and one high school district, but it could force the districts to cut student programming and lay off teachers in order to stay under the legal limit. more

By Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Deirdre Krasula | 6/30/11

New York passes historic property tax cap

This one was never in doubt. Legislation that will put a cap on property tax levies passed by a 57-to-5 margin in the State Senate before it made it through the Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last Friday. more

Fran Berkman | 6/30/11

The tax cap sting

On June 24, New York State lawmakers passed a property tax cap bill that could place extra financial burdens on local school districts and villages. The tax cap — the first in New York history … more

Tom Steinert | 6/29/11

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Act just before midnight on June 24.

New York says 'yes' to gay marriage

With a vote in the Senate of 33-29, New York became the sixth state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage — but the nine senators from Long Island, all Republican, voted against the bill, … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/29/11

A Cuomo following in his father's footsteps?

People in New York state’s political arena spend a lot of time contrasting Gov. Andrew Cuomo with his father, Gov. Mario M. Cuomo. While the two sound alike and to some extent look alike, in less than six months, Andrew Cuomo has succeeded in gaining more notable victories than his father ever enjoyed in his distinguished 11 years in Albany. more

6/10/11