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Inspector Daniel Flanagan, commanding officer of the 1st Precinct, described criminal patterns in the sections of East Meadow his unit serves.

East Meadowites flocked to a Fire Department stationhouse last week to ask Nassau County Police Department leaders about crime trends in their community at a public safety forum and prescription drug … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/27/16

The N51, which originated at the intersection of Hewlett Avenue and Merrick Road in Merrick and ran along Merrick Avenue through East Meadow, is being fully restored.

NICE bus routes are coming back

County lawmakers finalized a $3 million plan for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, using the money to restore nearly all of the routes that were eliminated in January. In an … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/1/16

Nassau needs an independent watchdog

Nassau County buys a lot of stuff — millions of dollars’ worth of things like police cars and office supplies — and contracts for services from attorneys, consultants and others. The process of procuring all these goods and services . . . more

3/31/16

The N2/8 bus will be restored with a revised route, NICE spokesman Andy Kraus said.

County finalizes plan to restore bus cuts

County lawmakers finalized a $3 million plan for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, using the money to restore nearly all of the routes that were eliminated in January. In an … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 3/30/16

Norma Gonsalves, front left, following her 2013 re-election, has been the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature since 2012.

Gonsalves, campaign committee sued

The enforcement attorney for the New York State Board of Elections has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves and her campaign committee for allegedly failing to file … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/17/16

Have you noticed? Women are making history

It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more

3/10/16

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

Inspector Daniel Flanagan, right, answered a question from the audience as Deputy Inspector Alan Hirsch listened.

Introducing the POP cops

Problem-oriented police are back, and the Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County Legislator Norma Gonsalves want everyone to know it. Gonsalves, an East Meadowite and the presiding … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/3/16

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano swore in William Miranda, owner of Madison Pierce Real Estate, as the new president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce at the group’s 61st annual installation ceremony on Jan. 29.

Chamber installs officers, honors community members

After closing out what leaders described as a prolific 2015, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce honored several community members who made it special while looking to the future at the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/3/16

Gonsalves faces election law violations

The presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature could be facing possible fines for several instances of failing to file campaign finance reports. The complaint against 13th District Legislator Norma Gonsalves comes after an investigation by Risa Sugarman, chief enforcement counsel for the New York State Board of Elections. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/29/15