I am glad to hear that Judy Jacobs is questioning this proposal. I don’t think it will survive the harsh light of critical scrutiny. By saying that the plan “opens four new community policing centers” instead of admitting that the plan closes four police stations, Mangano is foisting the most blatant and transparent spin doctoring I have ever seen. The claim of opening four new community policing centers in existing buildings that used to house police precinct stations is an insult to our intelligence. Does he really think we are so stupid as to not see through this pathetic attempt to claim that black is white and day is night?

Well it is about time Judy Jacobs questions something. How nice. How about addressing the real issues at hand in Syosset. Carole Hankin and company. Wake up already!

We could probably save even more money if every school Superintendent cut their salary in half.

So getting back to police, what are the pros and cons of Mangano's plan? Are there alternative solutions within the police department?

Nothing good comes out of cuts but it must be done in order to save money that we don't have... This is why I suggest that our school Superintendent resign and go away...forever...I am sorry if you find this offensive but this is the way many of us feel in this community but we are out out numbered by the people who have money coming out of their ears...

Mangano's decision to close four Nassau County Police Precinct's is another bad decision from this administration. Each precinct covers a few towns currently , these precincts have Commanding Officers that see over the problems of these areas. There are many things that go on in the precincts that the public does not see, from managing crime stat's and putting into place solutions to combat these crimes ,setting up for large events were police are needed and dealing with smaller issues within the communities . Mangano is now going to put the work load of two precincts into one . So now a Commanding Officer who was in charge of 3 to 5 towns is going to be in charge of 6 to 10 towns. Less staff and less precincts equals less attention from the Police Department to the communities they cover. Ed Mangano is ruining this county. His past ideas have all failed and he's focused on putting the counties problems on the backs of the workers. Do you think Ed Mangano would eliminate a few legislative positions and have the remaining legislator's cover more towns? That would save the county money! When it comes to policing if you remove precinct's and their staff you put the public's safety in jeopardy . The residents should stop Ed Mangano from going ahead with his plan one that will effect the quality of life in Nassau County.

Heather the fact that Mangano refuses to address the School taxes but endangers our community by trying some ridiculous way to reduce Police overtime is the topic. If School taxes could be reduced to realistic levels, we wouldn't be opposed to contributing more to town services. But we can't even entertain alternatives due to being already taxed to death. When this county get serious about School taxes, then we can begin to see positive results. Mangano knows that if he attempts to raise taxes, he will create the Nassau County Ghost Town. I give him credit for knowing it, that's why he is grasping at straws.

That is the core of the problem Simba, you're on the right track. Most of us on LI can not afford a tax increase. I dont know if Mangano got sidetracked by his GOP chronies that have been helping destroy this county or not but his management skills are weak and his ideas are even dumber than he looks. If someone from either party would step up and end the blatant patronage and mismanagement of funds Nassau would return to the County it should be. If NIFA would do what it is supposed to instead of being run by a bunch of ex Wall St bankers and lawyers this problem could be fixed without all of the layoffs and closures that are happening today.

The county budget is unsustainable. So where do you make cuts in services if you don't raise taxes?

Jason
We've let the School taxes get out of hand. Majority pay 3/4 of their tax bill to the Schools. Why hasn't there been any attempt by the school districts to save money, why do they hide behind self audits, why don't School administrators take pay cuts. Are my school taxes only to make them rich and to pay for expensive pensions, or are my taxes to support my childs learning. So if my School budget goes up, does the school performance improve ? People of the community would be able to support the community budget IF they didn't have such a strain because of out of hand school budgets. Something is going to give and I don't like the direction we are heading into. We need smart leadership that will not shy away from this. If they don't then take make the cuts in the county services but cut my tax bill as well because we are not getting our money's worth.

Does anyone posting here realize that the CE has absolutely NO control over the independent school boards in NC???

School taxes are killing this county..This is why we have to cut back on police precincts and other services. The Superintendent of Syosset makes 500k a year. Can someone tell me why? The problem here is that the people have no representation. The school boards blame the county and the county blames the school board. The end result is we the people are getting squeezed and the very people we elect like Judy Jacobs to represent us play the blame game all day long.

My answer is I’m moving in a few years when my kids graduate HS. I’ve had enough of Nassau county and school politics. I believe Simba said it best – “Are my school taxes only to make them rich and to pay for expensive pensions, or are my taxes to support my Childs learning”. The answer is to make them rich. I’m not sure if this is true, but I heard that the teachers pension is guaranteed to make 7 ½% per year (Nice). If not, you guessed it – more taxes or they take it from another part of the budget. Does anyone know if this is accurate??

So less police services and more money for Carole Hankin and company? Just doen't make any sense....We are so screwed..