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State should open woodlands to the public

For nearly 10 years, the Herald has exposed the dire condition into which the woodlands surrounding the Meadowbrook Parkway have fallen. Vandals regularly spray graffiti on trees. Contractors dump their waste there. more

3/24/11

Legislator Norma Gonsalves and a team of volunteers continue keeping watch on the neighborhood as part of CEMCO’s Civilian Patrol.

Volunteers look out for their neighbors in East Meadow

They’re the eyes and ears of the police. They drive their own cars. They look for, and report, suspicious activity. But they don’t carry weapons or handcuffs. They don’t make … more

By Mike Caputo | 3/17/11

The Nassau County Unprotected Woodlands Taskforce discussed plans for an upcoming “Envirothon” at a meeting on Monday. The group is headed by Legislator Norma Gonsalves, at head of table, and Legislator David Denenberg, at right. At the Envirothon, the task force will announce a plan to allow fishing at Mullener Pond in North Merrick, where it has been prohibited. Clockwise from left were Brian Foley, deputy regional director, New York State Department of Parks; Gonsalves; Donald Hohn, planner, county Planning Commission; Heidi O’Riordan, aquatic biologist, state Department of Environmental Conservation; Brian Schneider, hydrogeologist, county Department of Public Works; and Denenberg.

State eyes fishing at Mullener Pond

Shaped like a footprint, Mullener Pond abuts the Meadowbrook Parkway amid a stand of oaks and maples just south of Jerusalem Avenue in North Merrick. It is a quiet place, hemmed in by a six-foot … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/11

Dr. Alan Alterman was honored with a citation at a recent meeting of the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations. He reported two crimes as they were occurring, and both actions led to arrests.

East Meadow chiropractor honored for civic duty

If you see something, say something. Dr. Alan Alterman heard the phrase constantly — on television, on the radio, but mostly from Legislator Norma Gonsalves whenever he saw her at community … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/18/11

Legislator Norma Gonsalves sponsored a workshop for residents interested in filing their own applications to appeal assessed values on their properties.

East Meadow residents learn how to save money

Do it yourself. That was the message sent by representatives from the Nassau County Department of Assessment during two recent forums held at the East Meadow Public Library, on Jan. 27 and on … more

by Mike Caputo | 2/16/11

Eagle Scout Charles Andrew Hillman, an East Meadow resident, and Legislator Norma Gonsalves.

Legislator Gonsalves honors Eagle Scout Charles Andrew Hillman

Legislator Norma L. Gonsalves (R-East Meadow), the alternate deputy presiding officer, recently attended Troop No. 189 Eagle Court of Honor for Charles Andrew Hillman at Temple B’Nai … more

1/23/11

Legislator Gonsalves addresses Friendly Farms

I am taking this opportunity to write to you about an important matter to the community that has been the subject of some misinformation lately. That matter is the future of … more

11/19/10

The MADD Garden of Hope is the new home for an emotional anti-DWI sculpture.

County, MADD dedicate ‘Garden of Hope’

On a sunny, autumn morning in Eisenhower Park, elected officials, community leaders and advocates gathered to dedicate a sculpture that they hope sheds light on the dangers of drinking and … more

Mike Caputo | 10/21/10

The statue will be the centerpiece of the “Garden of Hope,” a memorial for people who have lost loved ones to drunken driving incidents.

Building a 'Garden of Hope' in East Meadow

A compelling sculpture that depicts the aftermath of drunken driving has found a new home in East Meadow. The sculpture, created in 1997 by artist Michael Alfano, who graduated from W.T. … more

Mike Caputo | 9/29/10

Legislator Norma Gonsalves, center, recently announced her partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension at Eisenhower Park with a group of project supporters.

Gonsalves, CCE deliver produce to families in need

County Legislator Norma Gonsalves has joined with the master gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extensions’ Horticultural programs based in Eisenhower Park to invite residents to help donate … more

9/26/10

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