The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward.
We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time.
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5/8/14
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Around this time last year, we editorialized on the need for more transparency in government to guard against corruption and restore citizens’ faith in our democracy.
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4/3/14
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Q: I went down to my local Town Hall and filled out a Freedom of Information Law request to get some information about why the Town had decided to adopt a new law. They wouldn’t give me an …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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1/11/13
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Q: If I filed a report with FEMA about the recent damage to my home from Hurricane Sandy, will those records be public and accessible to future home buyers when I look to sell? Alternatively, if they …
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By Abraham B. Krieger
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1/11/13
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This is Sunshine Week, a national initiative to increase government transparency. Since its inception in 2005, it has helped raise awareness of the importance of open government and freedom of information.
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3/23/11
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