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Why I'm optimistic about 2012

A CBS news poll found that almost 70 percent of Americans described 2011 as a “bad year.” Friends, I’m optimistic, and I predict that 2012 will be a better year. more

1/5/12

Many ideas are coming out of Village Hall to improve Valley Stream in 2012.

What’s ahead for Valley Stream in 2012?

Valley Stream village officials are looking to complete a number of projects in 2012, begin some new initiatives and meet financial challenges. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/4/12

In preparation for the winter season, the Town of Hempstead has 45,000 tons of salt ready to go as soon as snowflakes hit the ground.

Town ready to weather storms this winter season

The record-breaking blizzards that blanketed everything with snow and freezing rains in the winter of 2010-11 may seem like distant memories, but, alas, it is that time of year again. And just as you winterize your homes and prepare for storms that may pass through in the coming months, the Town of Hempstead is readying itself and its supplies for what the Farmers' Almanac termed "clime and punishment," a season of unusually cold and stormy weather. more

By Lee Landor, llandor@liherald.com | 12/17/11

Oh, to be able to see a year into the future

Ican’t help wishing it was November 2012, when the political world around us promises to be so much different than it is now. Just think: If the national elections were over, we would know a lot more about the future of our country and which party will control our lives. more

11/25/11

Supervisor Kate Murray proposed a budget with no tax increases for Hempstead Town residents.

Murray unveils 2012 Town of Hempstead budget

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray announced the town’s proposed 2012 budget last Friday, heralding it as a spending plan that would freeze taxes at 2011 levels without making cuts in … more

Alex Costello | 10/5/11

County Executive Mangano, at a Sept. 14 press conference, announced $300 million in budget cuts to close predicted gaps in the 2012 spending plan.

Layoffs, police cuts highlight 2012 budget

Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing about the first budget reduction in years. more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

Mangano, at a Sept. 14 press conference, announced $300 million in budget cuts to close predicted gaps in the 2012 spending plan.

Layoffs, police cuts highlight 2012 county budget

By ALEX COSTELLO Last week, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a plan to close a projected deficit of more than $300 million in the 2012 budget through layoffs and reforms, bringing … more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

Doubling down: Obama has my vote again

Have you heard the joke going around? “How can Obama ever get re-elected?” “He can kill bin Laden again.” more

Randi Kreiss | 8/25/11

Tough choices, big decisions loom in 2012

The year 2012 seems very far away. We still have to get through the next eight months and survive a shaky economy, high unemployment and the early stirrings of the next presidential campaign. But one thing is for sure: 2012 will be a year of accountability for lots of people. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/12/11

In two years, will it be Obama vs. Palin?

Let’s make believe it’s August 2012, just a few months before the next presidential election. More than likely, President Obama will be the Democratic Party’s candidate, seeking re-election. Who will lead the Republican Party ticket? more

Jerry Kremer | 8/12/10

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