Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach) and members of the of the Nassau County Department of Assessment will be conducting a series of meetings to help senior citizens save money on their Nassau County property tax bill and school tax bill. These meetings are designed to assist seniors in understanding the various tax reduction programs.

Senior citizens, over the age of 65, living on fixed incomes may wish to apply for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption Program and the Enhanced Star Program. Legislator Ford and members of the Assessor's office will be on hand to answer questions on these important, money saving programs.

In addition, Legislator Ford will be happy to answer any other questions you may have regarding issues impacting your community. If you need additional information please contact the office at (516) 571-6204

The following are the scheduled meeting dates:

• October 1, 2004 at 1pm at the Long Beach Library 111 W. Park Avenue
• October 5, 2004 at 1:30 at the Island Park Library (Community Room) 176 Long Beach Road, Island Park
• October 8, 2004 at 1:00pm at the Oceanside Library (Downstairs Meeting Room) 30 Davison Avenue