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State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages commended State Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky for publicly denouncing OTB’s plan for VLTs at Belmont Park. Steve Smirti/Herald

Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island. The rally, organized by the … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/29/16

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano held a press conference on March 23 to address increased patrols throughout the county in response to the terrorist attacks in Belgium on Tuesday.

Increased patrols through Easter, police say

Nassau County police are increasing patrols up through Easter weekend as an added precaution in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium early Tuesday morning. more

By Nick Ciccone | 3/23/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke at an anti-VLT rally on Jan. 30. A bill to repeal legislation allowing VLTs on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. She co sponsored a similar bill in the Assembly.

Bills threaten VLT facility

A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano delivers his State of the County Address to over 400 guests at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage.

County exec talks transparency in address

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his State of the County address to a crowd of more than 400 government officials and supporters on March 15 at the Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage. He emphasized the need for greater transparency, saying, “as one of the most transparent counties, we have learned over the years that our system can further improve.” more

By Stephany Reyes | 3/17/16

Bowling Green Elementary School fifth-graders created Valentine’s Day cards for veterans this month.

Bowling Green students send love to veterans

In honor of the season of love, Bowling Green Elementary School students created more than 700 Valentine’s Day cards for veterans. East Meadow School District officials said the children … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

Bronx man allegedly scammed E.M. senior citizen

A Bronx man was charged in connection with a local larceny, officials said, explaining that he scammed an elderly East Meadowite. First Squad detectives arrested Jeremy E. McFadden, 23, last … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.

Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/18/16

Elmont commuters lost the N2/8 route on Jan. 17.

Nassau lawmakers to restore NICE cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/17/16

$\Only certain species of mosquito that are native to South and Central America can spread the Zika virus, officials said.$

Don’t panic over Zika

Though the World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global health emergency, residents of Long Island don’t have much to worry about — unless they plan to travel to … more

By Alex Costello and Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

Chamber members, from left, Pat Boyle, Chris Rosado and Edward Dana discussed the impact that video lottery terminals would have on the community.

Elmont Chamber endorses VLTs

On Feb. 3, the Elmont Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors voted in favor of Nassau Off Track Betting’s decision to house video lottery terminals in the north parking lot of Belmont … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/10/16