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More than 260 Nassau workers get pink slips

The budget ax fell today on Nassau's Departments of Social Services, Public Works and Probation, leaving more than 260 employees out of work and more than 100 others demoted. "While it pains me to see

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The budget ax fell today on Nassau's Departments of Social Services, Public Works and Probation, leaving more than 260 employees out of work and more than 100 others demoted. "While it pains me to see

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