Supervisor Jon Kaiman Presents ‘State of the Town’

The League of Woman Voters has been hosting the Supervisor’s State of the Town address for over 20 years; the format is familiar—introduction, speech and questions from the audience. The league, especially Rita and John Tanski, Jane Thomas and Amy Bass, was thanked for its efforts in coordinating the event.

Comptroller Maragos Shuffles Team; Retains Khatchadourian

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos has named Francis X. Moroney as his chief deputy comptroller, and John Mastromarino the deputy comptroller for accounting, payroll, claims, and health benefits.

‘Take Us to Your Leader’ – Lobbying Albany to Ease Local School Taxes

Part One

Acting under the suspicion that a few hands in the New York State government pull all the strings, and under the frustration that those strings are tightening around the necks of local taxpayers, North Shore Board of Education trustees have been rallying area civic leaders, as well as other school districts and communities, in an effort to approach Albany as one broad united front with a message to those in charge: Schools will be in dire straights without serious changes at the state level.

Nassau County Looks to Provide Relief for Earthquake Victims

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced that the county plans on sending aid to Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake. Mangano set up a phone number for people to call to ways in which to help the people of Haiti, many of which have ties to residents of Nassau County.

Senior Bernard Liu Named INTEL Semifinalist

“It was a total surprise,” a smiling Manhasset senior Bernard Liu commented. The high school senior’s humble response was regarding the announcement that his science research project was selected a semifinalist in the INTEL Science Competition. Bernard was one of 61 Long Island high school students, and 300 students nationwide selected for the honor.

County Executive Mangano Aims to Fix Reassessment System

 Says Current System Needs

Reform to Ensure Fiscal Health

In an effort to reform a property tax assessment system he feels is broken, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled his plan to repair the assessment system to lessen the burden property tax refunds have on the county budget.

Sahn Ward & Baker Wins Policy-Changing Decision for North Hempstead Homeowners

Sahn Ward & Baker has won a decision from the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of North Hempstead with far-reaching implications for homeowners. Until this decision was issued, cellars in homes located in the Town of North Hempstead were only being permitted for storage purposes. When plans for new construction or renovation were submitted for approval that included the use of the cellar space for anything else, i.e., a playroom, media room or home office, the request for approval of the plans was denied.

TNH Supervisor, Board Members Sworn In New Year’s Day

Taking the oath of office commencing his fourth term as North Hempstead Supervisor, Jon Kaiman declared it “a new beginning.” The New Year’s Day inauguration ceremony also included the swearing in of Town Clerk Leslie Gross and town board members Angelo Ferrara, Viviana Russell and Lee Seeman.

Big Promises After Big Win From NC GOP Legislators

Assure Lower Costs, Same Service,

No New Taxes at Inauguration

The ticket that County Executive Edward P. Mangano rode to victory was the same one that Republican candidates used in Nassau County to regain a majority in the legislature this November – lower spending, fees and taxes.

Manhasset’s Hal Marchant Celebrates 107th Birthday

Harold (Hal) Marchant, a resident of Manhasset since 1947, celebrated his 107th birthday at home on Dec. 4 with family and friends.