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Some Malverne residents want Malverne Mel and fellow farm animals to make Grossmann’s Farm their new home.

To some Malverne residents, making the village the permanent home of Malverne Mel seems like a great idea. It appears unlikely, however, to happen anytime soon. Suggestions made by the … more

By Lee Landor | 12/22/10

Legislator Gonsalves addresses Friendly Farms

I am taking this opportunity to write to you about an important matter to the community that has been the subject of some misinformation lately. That matter is the future of … more

11/19/10

Nassau County Legislators Denise Ford and Richard Nicollelo, both Republicans, voted for County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget, as well as a separate budget resolution to do away with the county’s ‘guarantee’ to pay tax-certiorari refunds to property owners who successfully challenge their assessments.

County OK’s $2.6B budget

The Nassau County Legislature voted 11-8 to approve County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget on Saturday night, following a contentious, two-day public hearing in Mineola that turned bitterly partisan as legislators argued over details of the spending plan. more

David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 11/2/10

Teachers from the Hicksville School District turned out in force to protest the proposed elimination of the county guarantee that it will pay for property-tax challenges, saying the plan would mean higher property taxes and reduced services for the schools.

Vote on county property-tax plan to take place by Oct. 29

The Nassau Legislature's hearing on its 2011 budget became heated on Monday over a proposal to nix the county's longstanding guarantee to pay for property owners' challenges to its tax assessments. If passed, the plan would effectively shift that burden to school districts and towns. more

David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 10/18/10

Protesters lobby against property-tax plan

Dozens of protesters from throughout Nassau County converged on the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Monday morning to see whether the county Legislature would vote on a proposal to nix the county’s guarantee that it will pay for challenges to property owners’ assessments. more

David Weingrad | 10/18/10

New York state bans drop-side cribs after infant deaths

State Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. announced last Friday that legislation banning dangerous drop-side cribs in New York state has been signed by Gov. David Paterson. more

David Weingrad | 8/3/10

Perhaps the Boss should’ve been governor

The passing of Yankee owner George Steinbrenner brought to mind two words: tough love. Steinbrenner succeeded in the world of sports because he wasn’t willing to follow the traditional ways of all the other team owners. He spent money, but he dished out lots of tough love to his managers, his players and his very limited partners. more

Jerry Kremer | 7/30/10

Two former legislators indicted on slew of charges

Former Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin, who was sentenced June 28 to 18 months in federal prison for tax evasion, is now facing charges from Nassau County. Last week, the Nassau County … more

Lee Landor | 7/28/10

Bill Schoolman, owner of Hampton Luxury Liners, talked to East Meadow Chamber of Commerce members about his lawsuit against the state for the MTA payroll tax it imposed on businesses last year.

East Meadow Chamber joins fight against MTA payroll tax

Some local business owners are drawing the line. The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax, known as the MTA payroll tax, has become a bone of contention among business … more

Mike Caputo | 7/21/10

Robert and Susan Cirigliano of North Bellmore urged state legislators to take action to protect babies from drop-side cribs at a public forum at Farmingdale State College in February. Above, the couple holds a photo of their son Bobby, who died in 2004 when he was strangled by a drop-side crib similar to the one behind them.

Drop-side crib ban passes Senate, Assembly

Legislation banning drop-side cribs passed in both houses of the State Legislature on Friday. A fatal design flaw in drop-side cribs killed two Bellmore-Merrick infants. more

Sari Zeidler | 6/29/10

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