News from Nassau County this week.
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Mayoral candidates to square off in public forum on Friday, Oct. 25.
Local legislator says veterans need not pay for a distinction that was earned.
New York Post says state leaders are courting the Donald.
The Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation said it is considering an appeal.
TOBAY NOTEBOOK: The annual waterfront celebration will have new exhibits and draw giant crowds.
The county executive leads Tom Suozzi by 17 points, according to a poll released Saturday night.
Cuomo added that if the debt ceiling isn't increased, it would damage state revenues and would lead to sizable job losses throughout all sectors.
$815,000 awarded for Doxey site cleanup.
Budget proposes 1.67 percent residential tax rate increase and 3.24 percent commercial tax rate increase for 2014.
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Incumbent and former County Executives battle on taxes, Coliseum, and keeping jobs in Nassau.
All eyes are on the 2014 Congressional race.
Nominations forms available now for 16th annual town-wide awards program.
The event, which takes place at the Wheatley School in Old Westbury, is being sponsored by the Nassau County Village Officials Association.
The new registration system was set up to cut down on double dipping.
Here is everything you need to know if you still need to register.
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Israel's staff says office is safe.
Former Gov. George Pataki. and former state comptroller H. Carl McCall join state panel that will try to trim business, corporate and income tax burden.
A technician inadvertently switched two blood samples, according to a letter obtained by NBC.
Cars, light bulbs also collected in annual hazardous waste disposal program.
North Shore residents share their views on Facebook.
Town agrees to help finance $15.25 million in improvements.
National Park Service facilities is among the first affected by the federal shutdown.
The state placed a bulletin on the homepage, asking "users who are unable to log in to come back to the site later when these issues will be resolved."
The law eliminates a loophole where certain convicted rapists could request visitation or custody.
The federal money will be used to pay for tree removal, vegetative debris hauling, vegetative debris chipping and stump removal.
OYSTER BAY NOTEBOOK: Variety of pets available for adoption at upcoming Plainview event.
Unemployment rate at 6.2 percent in August.
The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.
Nonpartisan group's report points fingers at state gridlock over health insurance exchange.
The $900,000 grant will be used, in part, to update the alarm system used by domestic violence victims.
The Local 1500 union said the Democrat would look out for the working class.