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Nassau OT costs in 2012 rise due to Sandy

Nassau County Department of Public Works employees clear

Photo credit: Charles Eckert | Nassau County Department of Public Works employees clear sewage tainted debris on Barnes Avenue. (Nov. 13, 2012)

Nassau's employee overtime bill increased almost 15 percent last year compared with 2011, largely to deal with superstorm Sandy, according to county records and officials.

The tab rose to $97.5 million last year, compared with $85 million in 2011, according to data from the Nassau comptroller's office. County officials said many employees -- particularly law enforcement and the Department...

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