Politics & Government

Superintendents Aim to Change State Aid, Northrop Grumman Suit

News from around Nassau County.

Superintendents to Seek Aid Change

Long Island school superintendents are urging changes in a formula that they say has cost local schools nearly $1 billion in state aid. Click here for more.

Bethpage Water District to Sue Northrup Grumman

The Bethpage Water District intends to sue Northrop Grumman Corp., saying the toxic legacy left behind by the aircraft company is costing the district millions of dollars. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages to provide a wide range of treatment remedies to address the water problems before delivering them to customers. Click here for more.

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Interactive: Nassau County's 9 Most Wanted Fugitives

Nassau County Police have listed 9 people as being the most wanted fugitives in the county, accusing them of crimes ranging from stealing a wallet with $200 in it to attempted murder. Click here for more.

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Long Island Black Friday Shopping Guide

You love it or hate it, but either way, it's fast approaching: Black Friday. It's routinely the biggest shopping day of the year and as usual, it falls on the day after Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 29 this year. Click here for more.

Map: 84 Nassau Pedestrians Killed Between 2009, 2011

It's a sobering statistic: 84 pedestrians died on Nassau County roads between 2009 and 2011, numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show, with 14 of those tragic accidents along Hempstead Turnpike, the state's deadliest roadway. Click here for more.


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