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It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process
Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more
19th District needed for GOP supermajority
The outcome of the race in the Nassau County Legislature's 19th District could prove key to whether the Legislature’s Republican majority is able to secure a supermajority, which is needed to borrow money or override a county executive’s veto. more
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Give a strong 'yes' to Proposition 1
In addition to selecting the candidates of your choice in congressional, State Senate and Assembly, judicial and statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller, voters on Election Day will . . . more
Our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor
Happy Fourth of July! I love this country. Two hundred thirty-eight years ago, our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to fight to bring about a world dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. more
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
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Get involved in school budgeting
The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more
Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history
In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more
Time to look at redistricting reform
Redistricting is most likely something Nassau County residents don’t want to think about again for another decade, especially after last year’s long and contentious process to redraw the county’s 19 legislative districts. more
Voters deserve more competitive contests
Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more
Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, front left, retained her seat in the 13th District. The Republicans picked up one seat on the night, strengthening their majority lead, 11-8.
Republicans strengthen majority in Legislature
Nassau County Republicans not only retained the majority in the Legislature on Tuesday night, but picked up one additional seat. With 99 percent of Nassau County’s precincts counted, Republican legislators had a strong hold on 11 of 19 Legislative seats. more
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