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This redistricting plan by the Nassau County Legislature's Republican majority will move ahead for a vote by the full Legislature on Feb. 25.

A Republican-led plan to redraw Nassau County’s 19 legislative districts will now head to the full Legislature, after the Rules Committee approved the proposal Monday afternoon in a 4-3 vote along party lines. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/13/13

Outgoing East Meadow Chamber of Commerce President Millie Jones, left, passed the gavel to incoming President Dolores Rome during the chamber’s 58th Annual Installation Dinner on Jan. 25 at the Cheateau Briand in Carle Place. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray was honored as the Woman of the Year. Story, more photos, page 3.

Chamber installs its officers

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce held its 58th Annual Installation Dinner on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/13

State Sen. Kemp Hannon is one of many local officials who shared their 2013 wishlist with the Herald

East Meadow leaders look ahead

The new year may be only a few days old, but local leaders are wasting no time in setting their priorities for 2013. The Herald asked elected officials and community leaders what they plan to focus on this year. more

By David Weingrad | 1/9/13

The mural, drawn by art students at Woodland Middle School, was dedicated in the Nassau County Legislative Building last Saturday.

Woodland dedicates a mural

On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Nassau County Legislature held a ceremony to dedicate a mural that was drawn by students at the Woodland Middle School. more

By David Weingrad | 12/27/12

Locals react to Sandy Hook shooting

The shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has affected communities across the country, and East Meadow is no exception. more

By David Weingrad | 12/19/12

Norma Gonsalves, of East Meadow, is now the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature

Norma Gonsalves picked to lead Legislature

Norma Gonsalves was recently elected presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature. She was formally voted in on Nov. 19 by the Republican caucus, which holds a 10-9 majority in the Legislature. more

By David Weingrad | 11/28/12

East Meadow resident Joe Popolizio had been without power in his home for nearly two weeks.

Living in the dark

When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29, power outages were to be expected. But no one expected them to last more than two weeks, which was the case for thousands of East Meadow residents. more

By David Weingrad | 11/14/12

Bowling Green K-Kids were honored at an East Meadow Kiwanis meeting for being the nation’s and world’s winningest K-Kids club for the fourth consecutive year.

K-Kids earn multiple international awards

Bowling Green K-Kids were recognized for their national and international accomplishments at a East Meadow Kiwanis meeting on Aug. 30. The club, that earned first and second place in eight of nine K-Kids international contests this year, is the winningest K-Kids Club both nationally and internationally. more

By Shannon Koehle | 8/17/12

Drug epidemic is subject of local forum

East Meadow is hardly immune to the prescription-pill and heroin epidemic that is plaguing Long Island. Seven local residents in their early 20s have died from overdoses since January. more

By Shannon Koehle | 6/1/12

Commissioner Dale addressed safety concerns from residents.

Precinct changes, crime discussed at local safety forum

“Safety is our number one issue,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale assured the audience. “Whatever we do, if we can’t do it safely, we’re not doing it.” more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/23/12

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