Wrongful Firing, Increased Taxes

Today, a jury out in Islip found that Suozzi's administration wrongfully fired an employee. We discussed this earlier in the week, just scroll down for the details and visit LIPRESS.COM.

Anyway, you're concerned about two things. One is the verdict. The other is the Suozzi culture of corruption.

The verdict? 1.8 million dollars. Emotional damages to come. Total bill? Her lawyer estimates $5 million. So, we can add $5 million to the already bloated $200 million deficit and $5 million to the amount of your property tax dollars that Suozzi is probably going to raise to pay this off and hush it up in time for 2010.

And the culture of corruption? Keep an eye on the courthouse. From what I hear, there's more to come. And check back Monday.