Monthly Archives: April 2011

Dave Denenberg’s Alleged Road Rage Incident

By Eden Laikin Nassau Legis. David Denenberg allegedly started a road-rage incident last year that caused the other motorist – an amputee from Freeport – to fear for his safety, and significantly damaged the motorist’s car, he told police in … Continue reading

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MANGANO ANNOUNCES NASSAU FIRE & SCHOOLS LOOK TO JOIN LIPC

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced an agreement between Nassau and Suffolk counties and law firms representing many of Nassau’s 76 fire districts and 56 school districts, to allow all of the separate municipal entities … Continue reading

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MTA & Nassau To Go Separate Ways

By Eden Laikin With the Metropolitan Transit Authority today officially ending its operation of Long Island Bus, effective Dec. 31, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano pledged to make sure the system’s riders are not left without transportation. “It’s a sad … Continue reading

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Moody’s Restores Nassau’s A1 Bond Rating

Moody’s today removed Nassau County from its credit watch and maintained Nassau County’s A1 long-term general obligation rating.  Moody’s noted the steps taken over the past six months have resulted in the County’s financial position remaining stable. “My administration has … Continue reading

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Help Save the Games

Bring a smile to a young disabled athlete’s face and maybe win a great prize at the same time. Join Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s team as he sponsors an event to: Help Save the Games. A fundraiser reception will … Continue reading

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Mangano Applauds Office Of Investigations For Uncovering $304,000 In Welfare Fraud, Waste And Abuse

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced this week that the Nassau County Department of Social Services Office of Investigations continues to find individuals attempting to defraud Nassau County taxpayers, most recently discovering a number of elaborate schemes to cheat … Continue reading

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Non-Profits – Profitable for Some in Nassau

By Eden Laikin After learning of the $363,000 annual salary package earned by the head of a County-funded charity, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano said he’ll propose a bill requiring all county-funded nonprofits to spend at least 65 percent … Continue reading

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What Newsday Fails to Report: Mangano Saves Taxpayers Over $70 Million in Employee Costs

Statement from Brian Nevin Communications Director to County Executive Edward P. Mangano “Today’s Newsday report fails to tell the real story.  The truth is that Nassau County will operate with funding for 800 fewer employees than last year because of … Continue reading

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Mangano Announces Millions in Savings From Residential Tax Grievance Negotiation & Settlement Program

Residential Settlements Increase by 120% to Save Taxpayers Up to $30 Million Nassau County taxpayers will save up to $28 million a year with the new Residential Tax Grievance Negotiation and Settlement Program implemented by County Executive Edward P. Mangano, … Continue reading

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Mangano Aide Responds to “inaccurate” Newsday Column

Joye (Brown), Just as I did on January 16th & 17th, February 28th, and March 25th, I am again writing to express my concerns regarding inaccuracies in your column.  I truly believe many of these inaccuracies could have been avoided … Continue reading

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