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Parts of a chain-link fence surrounding the Nassau County Sept. 11 Memorial, located in Eisenhower Park, are broken.

A local congressman and county residents are urging Nassau County officials to repair cracked tiles, peeling paint and other damage to the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower Park. The monument … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

Hundreds of protesters lined Old County Road on Saturday, outside the site of a proposed video lottery terminal, to show their dismay.

Residents rally against proposed gaming facility

More than 1,000 people gathered for a community meeting in Westbury on Jan. 15 in a show of united opposition to a proposed video lottery terminal in a now-vacant Fortunoff at the Source Mall. more

By David Weingrad | 1/19/15

Living the ‘American Dream’

Nasrin Ahmad watched emotionally as results filtered in for the Hempstead town clerk election on Nov. 6, in which she received 52 percent of the vote to retain the position she had occupied for two months after being appointed by the town board. more

By David Weingrad | 2/20/14

Gary Hudes, Republican incumbent Age: 58 Lives in: Levittown Career:

Madden challenges Hudes in ToH District 6

In a race for the Town of Hempstead’s 6th Councilmatic District, which incorporates East Meadow, Levittown, Plainedge, Salisbury and portions of Bethpage, North Bellmore, North Merrick, Seaford and Wantagh, Republican incumbent of 13 years Gary Hudes faces challenger Diane Madden. Hudes, of Levittown, has been the president of Gennaro Jewelers, Inc. in Bellmore for 32 years, and Madden, of East Meadow, is an animal rights activist and a co-founder of Hope for Hempstead Shelter. more

By David Weingrad | 10/18/13

Norma Gonsalves off Conservative line

Norma Gonsalves, the Nassau County Legislature’s presiding officer, was dismissed from the Conservative ballot on Aug. 1 after a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ruled her petition invalid. more

8/14/13

County Executive Ed Mangano is in talks with the Shinnecock Nation to build a casino-based development at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property.

Nassau Coliseum casino: deal or no deal?

To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to … more

By Mike Caputo | 4/27/11

Fran Becker will face Carolyn McCarthy in the 4th Congressional District race.

Becker wins congressional primary, Weisenberg beats Toback

Francis Becker pulled away from his two opponents in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary as results were slowly coming in early Wednesday morning for several elections in Nassau County. There were also several other statewide and local primaries for Nassau voters ... more

Mike Caputo | 9/14/10

Aerial spraying map for Wednesday and Thursday is highlighted in red.

Aerial spraying to occur in Bellmore, Merrick this week

The Nassau County Department of Health announced on Monday that aerial spraying to combat the West Nile Virus will be conducted in parts of Nassau County this week, including East Meadow, Salisbury, … more

Mike Caputo | 8/9/10

Allen Lavine of Baldwin, Herb Deitman of Bellmore and Ira Landman of Oceanside took a break from their bocce game in the 102-degree heat on Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.

Heat wave sweeps Long Island

Residents across Long Island's South Shore were dealing with sweltering heat this week, as temperatures exceeded the century mark on Tuesday and stayed in the high 90s on Wednesday. more

Mike Caputo and Meghan McCloskey | 7/7/10

Rematch in the 13th L.D.

The race in the 13th Legislative District pits longtime incumbent Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) against Democratic challenger Pat Maher.Both candidates hope to address high property taxes, … more

Mike Caputo | 10/15/09