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Legislative Seat Vacated By Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt is Filled

By Eden Laikin Michael Venditto, who won the County Legislative seat left vacant when Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last month, was sworn in today by Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Mondello. Mondello told the audience during today’s … Continue reading

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New Expo Center and Jobs Coming to Nassau

By Eden Laikin A new privately-financed, multi-purpose Expo Center at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale is estimated to create dozens of permanent and temporary jobs and generate $35 million to the local economy over the next five years, Nassau … Continue reading

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MANGANO CUTS MORE WASTEFUL SPENDING

By Justin DiGennaro and Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano’s Deficit Reduction Plan announced today effectively ends Nassau’s decades-long practice of relying on borrowing to fund operating expenses and to balance the budget. Despite the lack of bipartisan … Continue reading

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MANGANO SLASHES SPENDING BY ANOTHER $45 MILLION

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced a Deficit Reduction Plan that will wipe out the County’s multi-million dollar projected deficit and continue Nassau’s path to fiscal recovery while not raising property taxes for the third … Continue reading

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Budget Memo Released to Department Heads

FROM: Eric C. Naughton, Director of the Budget DATE:    June 26, 2012 TO:        Hon. Edward P. Mangano, County Executive Rob Walker,  Chief Deputy County Executive Timothy Sullivan, Deputy County Executive for Finance RE:      2012 Budget Reductions  CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM              Thanks … Continue reading

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Statement From Nassau County Spokesman Brian Nevin On Threats Made By Political Party Boss Jay Jacobs

  “The Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Legislature and County Executive set forth a fiscal stabilization plan for Nassau County that holds the line on property taxes while cleaning up over a billion dollars in debt created while the Democrats … Continue reading

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Democrats Continue To Play Politics With Nassau Finances And Put Critical Services On The Chopping Block

By Eden Laikin Democratic legislators yesterday blocked a vote to stabilize Nassau County’s finances – a move, county officials say, was “an irresponsible and politically motivated decision that could lead to the freezing of Nassau’s bank accounts and may result … Continue reading

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Joint Statement on Nassau County’s Fiscal Crisis from County Executive Edward P. Mangano, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt & the Republican Legislative Caucus

“During the decade in which the Democrats controlled the County Legislature, Republicans put politics aside and provided the responsible votes necessary to run County government.  Unfortunately for Nassau’s taxpayers, the Democrat Minority on the Legislature is now refusing to implement … Continue reading

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Commissioner of Investigations & County Attorney Call for Criminal Investigation of Democratic Caucus

By Eden Laikin             Nassau County Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams and the Democrat Legislative Caucus allegedly committed “coercion,” “official misconduct” and “obstructing government administration” by stating, in writing, that they would only vote to approve a legislative item if they … Continue reading

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MANGANO DELIVERS THIRD ANNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY Reiterates Commitment to Holding the Line on Property Taxes, Creating Jobs and Jumpstarting Economic Development at the Hub

  Announces New Veterans Housing Program   By Eden Laikin In his third State of the County address, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano said the County’s best times are still to come.   “The best time shall be in … Continue reading

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