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Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/24/10

Richard Ronan of Merrick, pictured here with his wife, Virginia, received a citation upon his retirement as sanitation commissioner from Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby.

Town sanitation commissioner, Richard Ronan of Merrick, retiring

The Town of Hempstead sanitation commissioner, Richard Ronan of Merrick, announced recently that he is retiring. more

11/22/10

A police artist's rendering of one of the robbery suspects.

Police caution residents after string of robberies

Be alert. That’s what Nassau County Police are saying after two men robbed several women this month in East Meadow, Merrick, North Merrick, North Bellmore, Baldwin, Wantagh and Levittown. more

Deirdre Krasula | 11/19/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/18/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more

11/10/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionAn exhibit celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, and … more

11/3/10

The new field, equipped with a softball, soccer and Wiffle Ball field, measures 40,000 square feet.

Coleman Country continues to expand

Long-time campers of Coleman Country Day Camp will be in for a big surprise upon their return to camp next summer. The camp, on Babylon Turnpike in Freeport, recently underwent … more

David Weingrad | 11/2/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/27/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Acquired Riches: Highlights From The Hofstra University Museum CollectionThis exhibition, celebrating Hofstra University's 75th anniversary, highlights the artists, genres, … more

10/20/10

Teachers from the Hicksville School District turned out in force to protest the proposed elimination of the county guarantee that it will pay for property-tax challenges, saying the plan would mean higher property taxes and reduced services for the schools.

Vote on county property-tax plan to take place by Oct. 29

The Nassau Legislature's hearing on its 2011 budget became heated on Monday over a proposal to nix the county's longstanding guarantee to pay for property owners' challenges to its tax assessments. If passed, the plan would effectively shift that burden to school districts and towns. more

David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 10/18/10