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COMING SOON TO NASSAU STREETS: NICE BUS

by Eden Laikin A public-private partnership to operate Nassau’s bus system would provide a greater level of fare stability for riders; restore the MTA’s planned route cuts; preserve the Able-Ride service; and reduce the cost to taxpayers, both County Executive Edward P. … Continue reading

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MANGANO TO ENTER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO KEEP LI BUS RUNING – ROUTES AND FARES TO REMAIN THE SAME

In the wake of the MTA’s failure to sustain a Long Island bus system, and in order to continue the much needed service without disruption, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today a plan for a public-private partnership to … 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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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano on LI Bus’s Proposed Changes in the Level of Service

Testimony Submitted by Communications Director Brian Nevin at MTA public hearing on Wed, March 23, 2011 On behalf of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, I thank you for the opportunity to address you all at this public hearing.  I think … Continue reading

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MTA? No Way!

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano said the MTA’s own mismanagement of money led to its failure to be able to fund Long Island Bus, and he will do whatever it takes to make sure residents don’t … Continue reading

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Mangano Urges Businesses To Join MTA Payroll Tax Revolt

Calls on Employers to Voice Frustration When Paying MTA Payroll Tax Today Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today urged all Nassau County businesses to let the MTA know how they feel about the MTA Payroll Tax when they meet … Continue reading

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WANTED: COMPANIES WILLING TO OPERATE LONG ISLAND BUS

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that he is officially looking for a firm to take over the operation of LI Bus, either on a permanent or emergency basis, in the event the Metropolitan Transit … Continue reading

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