Nassau legislature passes $2.6B county budget
Photo credit: Kevin P. Coughlin | The Nassau County Legislature prepares to meet Saturday night to vote on Executive Ed Mangano’s proposed $2.6-billion county budget. (Oct. 30, 2010)
Nassau's $2.6B budget hearing filled to capacity
The Nassau County Legislature Saturday night adopted its $2.6-billion county budget for next year that shifts million of dollars in costs to towns and other local jurisdictions.
The 11-8 party line vote - with all Republicans voting in favor - came shortly before 10 p.m.
During the rare weekend session, Democrats proposed $54 million worth of amendments that were voted down on party...
