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Edward Mangano Nassau 'surplus' is questionable

January 30, 2013 10:13 PM By JOYE BROWN joye.brown@newsday.com

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano looks over his

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano looks over his proposed 2013 county budget in his office in Mineola. (Sept. 18, 2012)

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Enough with the anticipated surplus in Nassau County already.

Yes, it's an election year and officials are going to make the most of whatever looks like good news.

But be clear: A single-year budget surplus isn't significant in a county that still spends significantly more than it collects in revenue.

Last week, County Executive Edward Mangano said Nassau expected to close the...

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