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Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes is unhealthy. It’s a fact that smoking has immediate negative health consequences and that, over a prolonged period, it causes several different forms of cancer . . . more

8/27/14

Daniel and Sophia Ramirez got a closer look at the police arson robot.

Law enforcement, child safety at the forefront

This year marked the 31st annual National Night Out, an event observed across the United States that aims to promote crime prevention programs like neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals devoted to safer communities. more

By David Weingrad | 8/13/14

The price for a round of golf on a weekend day at Eisenhower Park’s Red Course will increase from $43 to $47 for adults who live in Nassau County. Republican county legislators and County Executive Ed Mangano last week approved increases of hundreds of county fees covering a wide range of services.

County hikes fees

The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19. more

By Brian Racow | 6/25/14

The East Meadow varsity baseball team, Athletic Director Kevin Regan, Principal Richard Howard, and Nassau County Legislators Norma Gonsalves and Dennis Dunne with the Jets’ new scoreboard.

Varsity baseball teams get new scoreboards

The East Meadow and W.T. Clarke High School varsity baseball teams were the recent beneficiaries of brand new scoreboards that will be set up and ready to go for full use next season. more

By David Weingrad | 6/11/14

An overdose prevention kit, distributed at a Nassau County Narcan training session, comprises two latex gloves, a face shield for rescue breathing, a nasal syringe, a pre-filled vial of Naloxone and a certificate of completion.

More than just Narcan

When I attended a Narcan training session at the East Meadow Public Library on May 28, I knew I was going to be leaving with a kit equipped with the drug that prevents deadly overdoses. What I did not expect was to be inundated with information about addiction from a handful of experts, or to hear stories from people whose lives have been forever changed by heroin. more

By David Weingrad | 6/4/14

A safer place to own pets

The Nassau County Legislature approved legislation last week to prevent residents found guilty of animal cruelty from becoming repeat pet owners. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

A community outpatient clinic for veterans at the Nassau University Medical Center opened its doors in 2011.

A place for veterans to receive care

Three years ago, a community outpatient clinic for veterans opened at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. The 11,000-square-foot space, in the hospital’s Building Q, offers primary care and mental health services. The hospital lends the space to the county rent-free. more

By David Weingrad | 5/28/14

A welcome move to open county government

The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward. We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time. more

5/8/14

Major crime and quality of life issues were discussed at a public safety forum on April 9 at the East Meadow Public Library, hosted by Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, who, pictured above, addressed the dozens in attendance. In the front row, from left, sat 1st Precinct Commanding Officer Sean McCarthy, Seventh Precinct Commanding Officer Joseph Barbieri, Second Precinct Deputy Commanding Officer John Johnsen and First Precinct Commanding Officer Daniel Flanagan.

Residents, police talk safety

Dozens of local residents gathered in the East Meadow Public Library on April 9 to discuss a wide array of crime, safety and quality of life issues plaguing the East Meadow and Salisbury communities in recent months. more

By David Weingrad | 4/16/14

Norma Gonsalves, bottom left, and Gary Hudes, top left, retained their county legislative and town council seats, respectively.

Gonsalves, Hudes win

Shortly before 11 p.m. on Election Day, County Executive Ed Mangano took the podium at Republican Party headquarters in Westbury and declared victory. With more than half of electoral precincts reporting, Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, held an 18-point lead over Tom Suozzi, the former county executive, whom Mangano narrowly defeated four years ago. more

By David Weingrad | 11/6/13

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