Keyword: 'finance' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: finance

94 results total, viewing 51 - 60

It's long past time we legislators cleaned up our act

It has been a momentous month in Albany. The recent arrest of Sheldon Silver, the former Assembly speaker . . . more

2/26/15

Improved drainage and turf fields may be coming to Eisenhower Park.

The Nassau County Legislature last week approved $10.7 million in spending to replace six natural fields at Eisenhower Park with synthetic turf, and to build one multipurpose turf field. The money would also be used to improve drainage, while adding new lighting, scoreboards, pathways and landscaping, according to the county’s public works department. more

By David Weingrad | 1/21/15

Settlement in Denenberg case?

An attorney for Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg indicated that a settlement between his client and Davidoff Hutcher & Citron — which is suing Denenberg for $3.6 million — may be in the works. more

By Brian Racow | 10/8/14

Some residents have questioned the levels of the Wantagh School District's reserve funds.

Public, district debate reserves

The Wantagh School District has about $15.25 million in the bank, split up among various reserve funds. Some residents say that total is too high. District officials and auditors say the reserves keep Wantagh schools in good fiscal health. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/24/14

Comptroller: N. Bellmore should have crafted tighter budgets

North Bellmore School District officials have responded to an audit report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on July 2 that suggests former administrators overestimated … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

The price for a round of golf on a weekend day at Eisenhower Park’s Red Course will increase from $43 to $47 for adults who live in Nassau County. Republican county legislators and County Executive Ed Mangano last week approved increases of hundreds of county fees covering a wide range of services.

County hikes fees

The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19. more

By Brian Racow | 6/25/14

Albany's unfinished business, Part I

The State Assembly and Senate end their legislative sessions on June 19, and while there have been significant accomplishments, there are also important matters that were either left unaddressed or, … more

6/12/14

Auditors from the New York State Comptroller's office spent several weeks at Valley Stream Village Hall reviewing financial operations.

Valley Stream ups financial controls after audit

Auditors from the state comptroller’s office detailed a number of problems with Valley Stream’s financial operations, most notably how cash is handled, and made recommendations to improve them in a report released earlier this month. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/14

Assistant Superintendent for Business Mark Schissler described the additional forms of state aid the North Bellmore School District received to the Board of Education at its April 10 meeting.

North Bellmore Board of Ed adopts budget

The North Bellmore Board of Education recently adopted the district’s 2014-15 budget, which business officials said was adjusted from the original draft in order to meet a $2.18 million revenue … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/17/14

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

« Prev | 1 … 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 … 10 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.