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At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

A number of Rockville Center commuters spoke against the imposition of new parking fees at the Oct. 5 village board meeting.

A lot of debate in Rockville Centre

The first week of new charges in the Front Street parking lot appeared to get off to a slow start, but reaction was swift and discussion of the lot at the Oct. 5 village board meeting grew heated at times, with angry commuters challenging the recent imposition of an extra fee. more

Tom Steinert | 10/13/10

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg of Bellmore-Merrick, center, stands at the lectern with Legislator Wayne Wink of Roslyn, left, and Bruce Piel, the chairman of PARCnassau, a Nassau County Park Advocacy Group.

Legislator Questions Mangano's Park Fees

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat who represents Bellmore-Merrick, held a press conference on Monday at Eisenhower Park to question County Executive Ed Mangano's decision to increase field use permit fees without seeking legislative approval. more

David Weingrad | 8/25/10

Rockville Centre to raise cost of commuter parking at St. Agnes field

In an effort to offset the nearly $68,000 yearly lease for the St. Agnes municipal parking field, the Rockville Centre village board voted on July 20 to install machines and charge individuals $4 a day to park in the lot. This new daily fee will be in addition to the village parking permit already required to use the lot. more

8/4/10

Barra calls for repeal of new state fees

Assemblyman Robert Barra (R-Lynbrook) said he’s outraged at what he describes as a ”blatant money grab orchestrated by Gov. David Paterson and his cohorts in the state Legislature.” As part of the 2009-10 state budget, which he voted against, drivers licenses and registration fees will increase dramatically. more

9/3/09

Barra calls for repeal of new state fees

Assemblyman Robert Barra (R-Lynbrook) said he’s outraged at what he describes as a ”blatant money grab orchestrated by Gov. David Paterson and his cohorts in the state Legislature.” As part of the 2009-10 state budget, which he voted against, drivers licenses and registration fees will increase dramatically. more

9/3/09