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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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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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Newsday Quotes Finance Experts That Say Nassau Sewer Deal Can Succeed

NEWSDAY Municipal finance specialists say two things stand out about Nassau County’s plan to partially privatize its aged sewer system: the system’s large size and the large debt required by the deal — at least $750 million. Despite the debt … Continue reading

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NASSAU’S TOP COP SAYS TOUGH BUDGET REFLECTS ECONOMIC TIMES

By Eden Laikin Nassau County’s Acting Police Commissioner said the department’s 2012 budget plan to close two precincts, would not cause any layoffs, but a number of employees and positions will be eliminated through normal attrition. Acting Police Commissioner Tom … Continue reading

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LEARN HOW MANGANO’S POLICE REFORMS SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS

The closure of two Nassau police precincts will save the County at least $15 million, consolidate redundant administrative functions to create more efficiency and trigger a long-needed realignment of officers that will actually lead to increased neighborhood patrols, County officials … Continue reading

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Its official! Public Referendum on New Sports Arena set for Aug. 1st

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s Job Creation and Economic Development Plan for Nassau’s HUB took a monumental step forward today with the Republican majority of the County Legislature approving a public vote on the project to be … Continue reading

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Mangano’s Economic Development and Job Creation Plan for Nassau’s Hub Advances

By Eden Laikin Supporters of Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s Economic Development and Job Creation Plan for Nassau’s Hub packed the County Legislative Chamber today to voice support for a public vote that could start the project before the end … Continue reading

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BUILD IT NOW RALLY IN MINEOLA

By Eden Laikin Hundreds of New York Islander fans and laborers from numerous local unions rallied in front of the County Legislative Building in Mineola this morning, urging prompt approval for economic development at Nassau’s HUB. “Build it Now!” became … Continue reading

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“Let’s Build It” – Supporters of Mangano’s Development Plan Say

By Eden Laikin Leaders of local construction trades unions and area business owners today gathered at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to urge the passage of a public vote that would allow for a major economic development plan at the … Continue reading

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MANGANO TAKES STEPS TO ATTRACT MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM

By Eden Laikin Only those who can bring a professional minor league baseball team to Nassau and generate much needed revenue to the County, while providing affordable entertainment and recreational opportunities, need apply. A Request-For-Proposal (RFP) issued today by Nassau … Continue reading

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