Saturday, February 11, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Statement From Mangano on Precinct Restructuring The following is from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano: "Shame on Nassau County Democrat Legislators Scannell and Solages for playing politics with public safety. I refuse to play politics with public safety. I understand why the PBA opposes my plan that reduces costly police overtime and eliminates unnecessary administrative positions, saving residents millions in higher taxes. I don’t understand why a few legislators are opposing saving residents up to $20 million. One has to question whether the PBA's $600,000 in political contributions has something to do with their fear mongering approach to the issue. I had a choice. I could raise property taxes 19 percent or I could cut spending, …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
NIFA Takeover Anniversary Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the takeover of Nassau County’s finances by a state oversight board. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) instituted the control period after the county ran an estimated deficit of $176 million in fiscal year 2011. The Mangano administration attempted to block the takeover through the courts, but eventually dropped the suit and numerous announcements of cutbacks followed, as well as layoffs of union workers. “I welcome NIFA's oversight, but after one year I don't see much improvement in the county's financial situation and although NIFA has not been enthusiastic of [Mangano's] policies, they have still supported them,” new legislative minority leader …
Saturday, January 21, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Wave of Hate Crimes With sudden and increasing regularity, reports of bias incidents against a broad spectrum of religious symbols and houses of worship have spread across Long Island and beyond recently. Listed below are some of these hate and bias crimes reported in the area recently: Nassau Sheriff's Association Files Suit Against Demotions The Nassau County Sheriff Officers Association filed suit in Nassau Supreme Court on behalf of the Nassau correction officers' union Friday, Jan. 13. According to a report in Newsday, the union has challenged the demotion of 30 corporals at the county jail in East Meadow, arguing that Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano missed a Dec. 29 deadline to reduce their rank to correction officer. The report …
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Winter Farmers Market Returns to Nassau Farmers markets aren't just a summer thing anymore. Sisters Lona Graepel and Jaime Greci are bringing back the indoor G&G Long Island Winter Farmer's market for a fourth season with even more vendors and dates in Northport, Melville and Garden City (223 Stewart Avenue, 1-5 p.m. every Sunday.) Info From Traffic and Parking Violations Agency Audit Released Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos released his Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (TPVA) audit conducted at the request of County Executive Ed Mangano and Executive Director Judge John Marks. Since taking over the agency on Jan. 26, 2010, Marks has implemented a number of initiatives to improve collections through improved management …
Saturday, January 7, 2012
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
New Prevention Efforts Launched in Wake of Prescription Drug Epidemic In the wake of recent tragedies related to the prescription drug abuse throughout Long Island — including last week's fatal shooting in Seaford — Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and the Nassau County Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Prevention Task Force announced Monday a prescription drug aversion campaign to assist pharmacists — often the last line of defense between the drug and the user and those often in the most danger from desperate drug seekers. This week, Mangano will be sending letters to all licensed pharmacists in Nassau County, containing tips for pharmacists' safety and listing treatment resources for drug addicts seeking recovery. Among the red flags…
Friday, December 30, 2011
From the Coliseum to the crime lab, there was never a dull moment in Nassau County in 2011.
7. Back in April, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his second "State of the County" address. Mangano discussed bringing Nassau out of the "state of repair" it is in and asked all politicians to come together to fix the county. 6. After months of speculation, Mangano announced in November the county's contract agreement with Veolia Transportation to manage and operate Long Island Bus under a new name – Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) – starting Jan. 1, 2012. In December, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt and Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams both approved the contract with Veolia in what the three politicians described as successful "bi-partisan cooperation." 5. Less than one month after Mangano wrote that unions were …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Veolia Letter to the Editor The following is from Michael Setzer, vice president of Veolia Transportation. He will serve as chief executive of NICE bus. Last week, the Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved a contract that is the basis for a public-private operating partnership between the county and Veolia Transportation to operate the new Nassau Inter-County Express, or NICE, bus system. But, of even greater significance is that Nassau took a key step toward forming a true county transit system. Prior to voting, the legislature worked closely with the county executive to insert numerous amendments to the original contract that create more public involvement on proposed future adjustments to the system. The contract spells out how…
Saturday, December 17, 2011
A weekly look-in at the news of Nassau County.
Democrats Approve Contract with Veolia Transportation On Monday, County Executive Ed Mangano recognized Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt and Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams for their bi-partisan cooperation in approving a contract agreement with Veolia Transportation to manage and operate Long Island Bus under a new name – Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) – starting Jan. 1, 2012. The contract maintains current fares, preserves the Able-Ride service area and restores the MTA’s planned route cuts, while saving taxpayers over $32.4 million annually and increasing public transparency and accountability. "The entire Democratic caucus is happy to have worked with County Executive Mangano and his administration, as well as the Republican majority…
Friday, December 16, 2011
An in-depth look at some upcoming weekend events.
Whether you’re in the mood to have cocktails with your girlfriends or take the family out to a show, there is plenty to do around town this weekend. On Friday, Earth Arts will host a Ladies Night out at 6 p.m. on West Park Avenue in Long Beach. Click here for details. The monthly event invites local women to come in with their friends, socialize, and create a piece of art. Ladies night is BYOB, but the staff at Earth Arts will serve a complementary spread of chips, dips, fruits and sweets. “We provide a relaxing atmosphere that is different from the local bars or night clubs, and everyone leaves the place happy,” said Earth Arts owner Michelle Kelly. At the end of the night, Kelly plans to raffle off a piece of pottery that the winner …
Monday, December 12, 2011
A rundown of incidents that occurred in the past week in areas surrounding Malverne and West Hempstead.
Police: Man Burglarized 10 Houses of Worship A Long Beach man was arrested on Thursday in connection with 10 burglaries at houses of worship throughout the city since last summer. Terrence Farr, 44, was arraigned at Long Beach City Court by Judge Frank Dikranis on Friday and is being held at the Nassau County Correction Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail. A Long Beach Police Department report did not provide the charges against Farr. According to detectives, Farr committed 10 burglaries from July to December at St. Mary of the Isle Church, Cruzada Evangelica Misioner, Friedberg Jewish Community Center Nursery School, New Life Church of Christ, and Bach Jewish Center. Some of these buildings were burglarized more then once, police said. “The …
Merrick7
4:56 am on Friday, February 17, 2012
@Paul. I am not trying to state any facts for the people as you put it. But perhaps you could. I said i think that is what Bill was discussing if you read my comment. I did not say that was the answer. Bill did not correct me so I assume that is what he was referring. Can you please state the FACTS as you put it? All i was asking for was clarity and a respectful tone neither of which does your … more ›