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Nassau County has sent treated sewage into Reynolds Channel and the Western Bays since the late 1940s. A new county plan to divert the effluent to an ocean outfall pipe would end the practice, which would improve water quality in the bays, environmental experts say. Above, a view of the bays from the Town of Hempstead’s Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick. Photo by Scott Brinton/Herald

Nassau County is looking to divert tens of millions of gallons of treated sewage from the Bay Park treatment plant in East Rockaway to the ocean outfall pipe at the Cedar Creek plant on the … more

By Scott Brinton, Nick Ciccone, Andrew Hackmack and Laura Schofer | 5/20/16

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino announced proposed legislation to deal with zombie homes in front of a vacant house in North Wantagh last Friday.

Hempstead town to fight zombie homes

With a long-vacant North Wantagh home serving as the backdrop, Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino announced on May 20 new legislation to deal with zombie houses. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/20/16

Nassau County Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter assured residents that the 7th Precinct headquarters will not be relocated to Cedar Creek Park.

Police commissioner: No precinct at Cedar Creek

The Nassau County Police Department’s 7th Precinct headquarters will not be relocated to Cedar Creek Park. That was the message repeated by Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter and County Legislator Steve Rhoads at a community meeting on Jan. 19 at Wantagh High School. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/26/16

Venditto reflects on first year

Although he spends a good part of his time in Albany, State Sen. Michael Venditto said he hasn’t forgotten about importance of face-to-face interaction with his constituents, who live in Baldwin, West Babylon, and everywhere in between. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

Members of Venture Crew 130, based in Wantagh, held a holiday food drive to benefit the St. Frances de Chantal food pantry.

Crew takes adventure to new heights

Teens looking for some adventure don’t have to look very far. The Wantagh-based Venturing Crew 130 gives boys and girls a chance to go on expeditions that they likely wouldn’t do otherwise. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/6/16

Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh fire taxes tick slightly up

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Local reps inspired by pope’s remarks

Before Pope Francis ventured to New York last week, he started his visit in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, he spoke to members of Congress, touching on a variety of issues, including immigration and the refugee crisis, poverty and homelessness, and governing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

Three Planes that flew in this weekend’s Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach make a pass by the Statue of Liberty during a media flight on May 20. Herald Photo Editor Christina Daly rode in the Air National Guard plane.

Up, up and away

Before the typical crowd of a couple of hundred thousand people filled Jones Beach for the annual Bethpage Air Show, a fellow Herald editor and I found out what it was like to be high above Long Island in planes rarely entered by civilians. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer presented a ceremonial $3.3 million check to South Farmingdale Water District commissioners, from left, John Hirt, Ralph Atoria and Gary Brosnan to reimburse the construction costs of a water treatment plant in northern Seaford.

Navy pays up

In the same spot he stood eight months ago, calling on the U.S. Navy to pay for the construction of a water treatment plant in northern Seaford, Sen. Charles Schumer announced victory last Friday morning. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/6/15

Erin O’Brien received an Extraordinary Woman award from Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano at a ceremony on March 26.

Attorney finds ways to give back

When Erin O’Brien isn’t practicing law, she is using her knowledge as an attorney to help others. Her volunteer work recently earned her an Extraordinary Woman award from Nassau County. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/15/15

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