Monthly Archives: February 2011

Nassau: Saving the Taxpayer Dime

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin A Nassau purchasing consortium, which aims to cut costs for the County, Nassau BOCES and its 56 school districts, will present the accomplishments of its first few initiatives at a public presentation tomorrow night. The demonstration, which … Continue reading →

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CLOSURE OF CRIME LAB

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has ordered the immediate closure of the police department’s entire troubled crime lab, after new information surfaced in an ongoing investigation of errors that occurred there between 2007 and 2009. The former … Continue reading →

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NIFA, HOLD UP

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin The Nassau Interim Finance Authority cannot assume control of Nassau County’s finances for up to three more weeks, when a judge will decide on the County’s arguments leveled against the takeover. And County Court Judge Arthur Diamond … Continue reading →

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PRELIMINARY AUDIT PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS, RESULTS INACCURATE

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin A Newsday cover story yesterday, which was based on a working draft of an audit of Nassau County’s assessment system, prematurely released unfounded and error-ridden findings which are expected to be corrected for the final audit. Newsday’s … Continue reading →

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CAP Property Taxes Now

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin Nassau’s Chief Deputy County Executive testified today on behalf of County Executive Mangano who supports a property tax cap and relief from unfunded state mandates, saying both were necessary to bring tax relief to Nassau County residents, … Continue reading →

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Have a toothache? Here comes help

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano yesterday announced that Nassau would become the first County to join a statewide program that provides affordable dental care for residents who have no dental insurance. A group of area dentists … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Nassau

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin Nassau County was once again the location for the filming of a major motion picture. The setting: the new Allegria Hotel in Long Beach; The stars: Eddie Kaye Thomas Jr. and Thora Birch; The movie: Petunia. Thomas … Continue reading →

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IN THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OWN WORDS

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

By Edward P. Mangano The Nassau County Interim Finance Authority or “NIFA” recently issued a control period over County finances.  NIFA is comprised of nonelected and unaccountable individuals appointed by State politicians. Many supporters have asked me if NIFA’s action … Continue reading →

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Come EARN a Job

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin As part of his efforts to put residents back to work, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced a new job-training program run by the Office of Housing and Homeless Services. The Employment Assistance Resource Program (E.A.R.N.), … Continue reading →

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Siena Poll Results Indicate Support for Mangano

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

By Eden Laikin More Nassau residents blame former County Executive Thomas Suozzi and the Democrats for the County’s financial problems than they do the employee unions, County Executive Ed Mangano or the state economy. And, 52% of the residents asked, think … Continue reading →

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