MTA Payroll Tax Comes Due

If you didn’t know about the tax on payroll to help fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, you do now. The payroll tax has come due Nov. 2 with business owners and municipalities and school districts having to fork over 34 cents for every $100 of payroll. The tax affects all businesses and municipalities including school districts, nonprofit organizations that have a payroll and hospitals within the areas that are serviced by the MTA including Nassau County.

Change in Power in Nassau County

Legislature Goes to Republicans

Nassau County residents have voted to change the leadership in the Nassau County Legislature as the Republican caucus has taken the majority of the 19-member Legislature for the first time in a decade. As of press time, the race for Nassau County Executive was still undecided as Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Ed Mangano were locked in a heated battle that may be decided by absentee ballots.

The Race in the Nassau County Legislature’s 3rd District

In the race for the Nassau County Legislature’s 3rd District, Legislator John Ciotti, a Republican, of North Valley Stream is running against challenger Nina Petraro Bastardi, a Democrat, of Valley Stream.

Meet the Candidates for Nassau County Executive

In the race for Nassau County Executive, Democrat Tom Suozzi of Glen Cove will attempt to retain the post he has held since 2002. He is running against longtime Republican Legislator Ed Mangano of Bethpage.

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International Dinner
Saturday, October 24

Model Train and Toy Show
Sunday, October 25

Sewanhaka Central H.S. District Board of Ed
Tuesday, October 27

Meet the Candidates for Nassau County District Attorney

On Nov. 3, voters in Nassau County will select their representative for Nassau County District Attorney. Joy Watson will challenge incumbent Kathleen Rice. The candidate’s profiles are listed below.

Murray, McElroy Vie for Hempstead Town Supervisor Post

Republican incumbent Kate Murray is seeking re-election to her fourth term as Hempstead Town supervisor. Challenging her this year is Garden City resident and Democratic candidate Kristen McElroy. They are seeking a two-year term as town leader.

Taxes Are Key Issue Going Into Election

In less than a month, Long Island residents will be going to the polls to elect local officials for counties and towns. In Nassau County, the key issue is the ever-increasing tax burden on residents and property owners. In the 3rd Legislative District of the Nassau County Legislature, Democratic candidate Nina Petraro Bastardi and Republican incumbent John Ciotti both are making the reduction of taxes part of their campaign, although their approaches differ.

Muscarella, Tumminello Vie for 8th Legislative District Seat

On Nov. 3, residents of the Nassau County’s 8th Legislative District will choose their representative in the Nassau County Legislature for the next two years. Incumbent Vincent Muscarella is being challenged by Gaspare Tumminello. The district encompasses Franklin Square, Stewart Manor, West Hempstead, Garden City and Garden City South as well as parts of Elmont and Floral Park.

TH Waiting on Wang

Islanders Owner’s Deadline Passes

New York Islanders owner Charles Wang said he was waiting for an answer from the Town of Hempstead whether they will allow the Lighthouse Project, which includes a new Nassau Coliseum and further development around the Uniondale site, to go forward. However, now that the October 3 deadline imposed by the Islanders owner for the town to make a decision has passed, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray appears willing to discuss the Lighthouse Project.