The Republican delegation of the Nassau County Legislature has proposed a local law that would give Nassau County volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians living within the county a 10 percent exemption on their property taxes.

"The protection that these dedicated men and women provided to the grateful residents of the county warrants such legislation," said Mangano. "Any member of the volunteer fire department or ambulance corps who has accrued more than 20 years of active service shall be granted the 10 percent exemption for the remainder of his or her life. Nassau County benefits greatly from the services they provide and this incentive is in recognition of their hard work.

"Our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers work tirelessly without compensation and put their lives on the line to make our communities safe and to help their neighbors," said Mangano.