According to a recent letter from Councilman Ambrosino, the efforts and vision of the people of Elmont were the “foundation” of the proposed rezoning plan for Hempstead Turnpike.  Why then has the “mortar” of our rebuilding plan, permitting residential over retail development, been completely stripped away without any notice?

Senator Martins
On LI Bus 

As the County considers the prospects of a privatized bus system, commuters, residents and taxpayers are rightfully concerned about the operation and cost. Unfortunately, the contract does little or nothing to answer these questions. I am also concerned about prospective local route cuts, fare increases and the lack of information surrounding the process. And, I expect that the administration will be prepared to clarify these important questions during the hearing.  If I were on the rules committee, I would have voted 'no' in the committee given the lack of information available. Certainly, if these issues are not clarified Monday during the County Legislature hearing, I would be forced to vote 'no' on the contract if I were a County Legislator. Bus service is not a luxury, it is a necessity. These issues are too important to not have answers for commuters, residents and taxpayers of Nassau County.

Just when you thought it was safe to swim, Nassau County Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa), crawls out from under his rock - again.  This time, Schmitt, still bitter from the public outcry over his redistricting shenanigans and the stunning defeat in the 3rd LD race won by Democrat Carrie Solages, who unseated Republican John Ciotti, who held the seat for sixteen years, struck back by withholding payment of a settlement to the children and grandmother of slain county resident  Joanna Bird.