Issue of the Week

Do you plan on supporting your local school district's budget?

(46 votes)
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69.7%
(20 votes)
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30.3%
66 votes

The 56 Nassau County school districts have their annual school budget vote on Tuesday, May 21st. Do you plan on voting "Yes" for your local school district's budget?

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Legislature

Issue of the Week

Do you plan on supporting your local school district's budget?

(46 votes)
Vote up!
69.7%
(20 votes)
Vote down!
30.3%
66 votes

The 56 Nassau County school districts have their annual school budget vote on Tuesday, May 21st. Do you plan on voting "Yes" for your local school district's budget?

Do you support the proposal for a new 25,000-seat soccer stadium to be built at Belmont Park?

(47 votes)
Vote up!
45.19%
(57 votes)
Vote down!
54.81%
104 votes

There is a proposal to build an iconic, privately funded soccer stadium at Belmont Park for the recently resurrected New York Cosmos soccer club. The plan also includes a restaurant pavilion. Those for it say Nassau County needs a major-league facility for big-time sports since the Islanders are leaving town. Those against it feel the surrounding community would be better served by a new supermarket and are concerned about a possible increase in traffic and crime.
What do you think? http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more-sports/check-proposed-new-cosmos-...

Do you believe the development of the new Nassau Coliseum should be by a firm based in Nassau County?

(31 votes)
Vote up!
54.39%
(26 votes)
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45.61%
57 votes

There are four proposals being reviewed to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. The Blumenfeld Development Group and Bernard Shereck are based in Nassau County. Bruce Ratner's home office is in Brooklyn and the Madison Square Garden Co. is based in Manhattan. Supporters of the Nassau-based firms would like to see development done by local operators because they think profits would be recirculated throughout their community, becoming a stimulus for Nassau's economy. Others say they want the best proposal, no matter where the parent company is from. What do you believe?

Do you support Governor Cuomo's plan to give PSEG near-total control of LIPA?

(39 votes)
Vote up!
59.09%
(27 votes)
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40.91%
66 votes

Governor Cuomo is considering a plan to give public company PSEG near-total control of LIPA. Under this plan, PSEG would run everything, from the maintenance of the electrical system and operating budgets to storm preparedness. LIPA would be reduced to a staff of 20 to 30 employees and the new public-private partnership would maintain the ability to borrow money at lower tax-exempt rates. Please click the link below for more detailed information before casting your vote. http://www.newsday.com/long-island/cuomo-plan-would-give-pseg-near-total...

Should the Islanders be allowed to break their lease and move to Brooklyn before 2015?

(59 votes)
Vote up!
52.68%
(53 votes)
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47.32%
112 votes

The New York Islanders' lease with the Nassau Coliseum ends in 2015; however, there is some discussion as to whether the team should move to Brooklyn sooner than that so development of the 77-acre coliseum site can commence. Those for breaking the lease want Nassau to develop the property so we can begin creating economic activity to stimulate the local economy. Those against it want the Islanders to stay until the lease expires because they don't want their beloved team to go. What do you think?

Do you support Governor Cuomo's proposal to give more power to local district attorneys to investigate corrupt elected officials?

(52 votes)
Vote up!
74.29%
(18 votes)
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25.71%
70 votes

The recent bribery scandal which led to the arrests of two New York State lawmakers on bribery charges has caused Governor Cuomo to propose legislation to give more prosecutorial power to local district attorneys. The governor suggested that these recent scandals create an opportunity for change to take place. Do you support giving the 62 New York State D.A.s more localized power to stop corruption?
http://nyti.ms/YXc71B

Should all owners of firearms be required to have a background check?

(128 votes)
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44.76%
(158 votes)
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55.24%
286 votes

There has been a recent rise in media coverage of gun violence especially since the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. New York and Connecticut just passed new gun law legislation. Some feel background checks infringe on their Second Amendment rights. Others feel the new state firearm control laws aren't strict enough. What do you believe?

Do you believe the NICE (Nassau Inter-County Express) Bus privatization has been a success?

(24 votes)
Vote up!
36.36%
(42 votes)
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63.64%
66 votes

Last year Nassau County privatized the bus service by hiring Veolia Transportation to manage and operate Long Island Bus. Supporters say privatization saves money. Those against it say service has been cut and there is an impending rate hike so it will become more expensive to use. Do you believe bus privatization was a good idea?

Do you support the renewal of the New York State Millionaires' Tax?

(61 votes)
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63.54%
(35 votes)
Vote down!
36.46%
96 votes

The renewal of the New York State Millionaires' Tax puts the top tax rate for single filers above $1 million in income ($2 million if you file jointly) at 8.82%. The state will raise an additional $2 billion from roughly 32,000 residents. Supporters say millionaires should pay their fair share. Those against the tax feel we are pushing wealthy individuals to move to areas where the tax burden is lower. What do you think?