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Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was recently named the executive director of the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Meet the ‘Latina millennial’ heading the Office of Hispanic Affairs

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month by choosing a new executive director for the county’s Office of Hispanic Affairs. On Sept. 17, Amy Flores, of South Bellmore, was appointed to the position. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19

New leaders, and the hope for a new day, in Nassau

This week, Nassau welcomed two new — and increasingly familiar — faces to county government: Laura Curran, of Baldwin, who was inaugurated as Long Island’s first female county executive; and Jack Schnirman, of Long Beach . . . more

1/4/18

Debra Mulé District 5 county legislator-elect

Debra Mulé leaving village board to take seat as county legislator

Initially she thought she would be able to do both. In the Nov. 30-Dec. 6 edition of the Freeport Herald Leader, 5th District County Legislator-elect Debra Mulé said she would continue her … more

By Nadya Nataly | 12/22/17

Holding county government accountable for its actions

I am honored by the great responsibility I have been given to serve as Nassau’s next county executive and to pursue the goals I set out during the campaign . . . more

11/24/17

Ticket surcharge is just another revenue scheme

Nassau County is in a perpetual state of financial crisis. For decades, its expenses have outpaced its revenues. Elected officials tout the cuts they make to downsize county government. They insist . . . more

9/29/16

village hall has been inundated with Freedom of Information Law requests.

Opposition Research?

Rumors have been circulating for the past two months that Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald has been urged to run for higher office — Town of Hempstead supervisor, the town council or the Nassau County Legislature’s 6th District seat. McDonald, who has confirmed to the Herald that the rumors are true, has not said whether she would run for any of these positions, all of which are up for election in November. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/27/15

Legislative redistricting: Let's get it right

In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts. more

9/27/12

More teamwork, less grandstanding

Whether due to a fear of on-field consequences or simply their professionalism, the Giants kept the showboating to a minimum during the Super Bowl. more

2/16/12

Special Sanitary District 6, which is based in West Hempstead, has a 2011 tax rate of 63.23 per $100,000 — the highest of any of the Town of Hempstead’s five sanitary districts. Sanitary District 6 is also the largest special district in the state, and employs nearly 150 workers.

Sanitation districts: cleaning up on taxes?

Trash, junk and recycling pick-up: most people don’t think twice about these services, let alone about who takes care of picking up large items that are disposed of, such as furniture or refrigerators. However, some of the Town of Hempstead’s five special sanitation districts have recently raised taxes for their services, which differ widely. more

4/19/11

Oceanside's Sanitation District 7 is a main target of the group, which wants to know what taxpayer money is being spent on within the district.

Good-government group wants to take out the trash

Most Long Islanders know — thanks to pocket-draining experience — that living here carries a hefty price tag. What many don't seem to know is that they can change that. How? One way is … more

Lee Landor | 9/22/10

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