All Entries in the "George Sava" Category
The Lines That Divide
By George Sava Every ten years our nation goes through a Federal Census. As a result of the Census’ findings, state legislative and congressional district boundaries are redrawn to reflect shifting and growing populations. For too long, this redistricting process has been controlled by the political party in power, i.e. the party holding the majority [...]
A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood
By GEORGE SAVA As Nassau County residents who are raising young families, we do live in a wonderful area. Obviously our taxes are too high and we have too many layers of government, but for this article I am stepping away from political issues and focusing on what we have that distinguishes us from other [...]
Engage
By George Sava Another campaign season has come and gone and as residents we must remain ever vigilant. Although this newspaper has always provided a forum for divergent views, there are two priorities that should be embraced by members of all parties; we must work to lower taxes and reduce the size of our various [...]
NICE TRY, MR. SANTINO
BY GEORGE SAVA On October 12, 2011, I wrote an article entitled “Why Should We Believe You Now.” In that article I questioned Kate Murray’s pledge to freeze taxes next year. My concern revolved around an article by the Community Alliance Blog which called into question an earlier budget touted by Ms. Murray. I specifically [...]
Why Should We Believe You Now?
By George Sava Here we are in yet another election period with another set of promises from our politicians. In one of the most important races, Town Supervisor Kate Murray is once again running on her pledge to freeze taxes. Specifically, Ms. Murray is proposing to freeze taxes at 2011 levels without making cuts in [...]
THE PUBLIC OR THE PARTY?
By George Sava During this campaign season we will no doubt be inundated with political signs, commercials and mailers setting forth the attributes of the various candidates. While attentiveness to the information will vary depending on the individual, there will be one set of advertisements you may want to give some attention. Recently, the Nassau [...]
When is Enough, Enough?
By GEORGE SAVA In 1796 George Washington announced that he would not to run for a third presidential term. At the time, during our nation’s infancy, Washington sent a clear message that America was a nation led by the people and not one man. He refused to sit as a king and he believed [...]
To Those Who Served
By George Sava Around the turn of the last century and following World War I, various veterans groups formed within our nation to secure rights and benefits for their veteran membership. Some of these groups include The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. and Disabled American Veterans. Subsequent groups [...]
How to Make Money Without Really Trying
By George Sava How can you make money without really trying? If you are a resident of the Town of Hempstead, I may just have the answer for you. I suggest you either get elected to local office or, even better, get an appointment from a locally elected official. Many of you may [...]
It Took $2.2 Million for Mangano and Murray to Learn We Will Not Endure A Tax Increase
By GEORGE SAVA The Nassau Coliseum vote has come and gone and the only result is that we as taxpayers are now an additional $2.2 million in the hole. $2.2 million, the cost we paid for a special election in order for politicians like Ed Mangano and Kate Murray to realize that Nassau County [...]
It’s Almost August 1st, Do You Know Where Your Money is?
By GEORGE SAVA When County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled his plan for a new taxpayer financed stadium for the New York Islanders, he touted with delight all the proposed benefits for Nassau County. When questioned as to the specifics of the plan, however, Mr. Mangano affirmed that all details would be forthcoming and that the [...]
Mr. Mangano, I Thought You Said No New Taxes
By George Sava During the campaign for Nassau County Executive in 2009, Candidate Ed Mangano pledged to lower taxes for Nassau County Residents. Upon assuming the position of County Executive, Mr. Mangano worked to eliminate the County Home Energy Tax. The Energy Tax was initiated by the Tom Souzzi Administration in an attempt to [...]
