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Maragos, Nassau's new controller, is sworn in

Political newcomer George Maragos, a businessman who edged out two-term incumbent Howard Weitzman by 644 votes, was sworn in as Nassau County comptroller Sunday.

A Republican from Great Neck, Maragos told about 300 supporters that two principles will guide him as he seeks to restrain spending and right county finances.

"I will watch your money as my own," he said at The Inn at New Hyde...

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