News from Nassau County this week.
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Eagle scout project honoring Massapequa resident leads to invitation.
Local Congressman continues to slam his own party.
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.
Suffolk County Parks sponsoring 10-week program led by former Montauk charter skipper Captain Jerry McGrath.
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.
Incumbent and former County Executives battle on taxes, Coliseum, and keeping jobs in Nassau.
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.
Long Island representative says the President has to show leadership and get everyone into the room.
Meeting takes place at 8 p.m. Monday.
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.
TOBAY Notebook: Also, lottery applications now open for holiday concert series.
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.
Administrators urge residents to re-apply for the tax discount.
A technician inadvertently switched two blood samples, according to a letter obtained by NBC.
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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."
Congressman is one of only five Republicans to vote against spending plan that pushed government toward shutdown.
Residents of Nassau Facebook their responses.
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.
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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.
Program to benefit troops overseas.
Local Congressman says he will decide in the next 12-18 months on a presidential bid.