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Lawmakers propose tax relief for Sandy-damaged property

Originally published: December 10, 2012 7:05 PM
Updated: December 10, 2012 9:35 PM
By YANCEY ROY yancey.roy@newsday.com

Photo credit: Jeremy Bales | Neighbors Joe Valentino, left and Chaim Lazarus survey the damage to New Hampshire St. Residents of Long Beach work to recover during the aftermath of Sandy. (Nov. 4, 2012)

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ALBANY -- Two Long Island state legislators say they will introduce a proposal that could lower property-tax assessments on parcels and homes damaged by superstorm Sandy.

Assemb. Robert Sweeney (D-Lindenhurst) and Sen.-elect Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) said Monday that the measure would allow municipalities and school districts to lower valuations for properties hit hard by the storm. Participation...

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