Q: I’ve been reading a lot lately about a 2% tax cap which the State has imposed on local governments and school districts. But my taxes aren’t going down? What is this all about?
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By A. Thomas Levin
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3/19/13
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Q: I have been unable to fill a vacancy in my retail building, shouldn’t the taxes come down?
A: Every property must be assessed each January, based on its condition. Unless you file a …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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3/19/13
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More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened.
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3/7/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent.
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1/31/13
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Residents living in Valley Stream’s high-risk flood zone should challenge their property assessments, leaders of the Valley Stream Community Association and a property tax expert said on Dec. 10.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/19/12
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In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country.
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10/24/12
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Q. I don’t understand, if my tax assessment was reduced why did my real estate taxes increase?A.This is unfortunately a common situation. The County, Town, Village and School budgets do …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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9/27/12
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This time last year, the Herald evaluated Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s midterm progress. We graded him on how well he had followed through with his campaign promises and how effectively he had dealt with the major issues facing the county.
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9/13/12
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Caroline Schozer spent many of her early years in Valley Stream. So her new job as District 13’s curriculum leader makes her feel right at home.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/13/12
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A correction of the tax rolls to more accurately reflect commercial property values could cause a larger than normal tax increase for village homeowners when the 2012-13 budget takes effect.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/29/12
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