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The Village of Cedarhurst’s sewage treatment, above, like the Village of Lawrence’s plant, is expected to remain in operation “for the foreseeable future” based on a coming change in the village’s agreement with Nassau County.

The plan to close sewage treatment plants in the Five Towns has been put on hold until East Rockaway’s Bay Park plant is repaired sufficiently to accept the increased sewage, in accordance with the county’s sewage consolidation program. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 3/16/11

Despite the opposition of some Inwood residents, Nassau County officials are considering closing the gates of its garage on Alameda Avenue closed permanently.

Anger over proposed Inwood garage closing

Nassau County announced last month that, in an effort to save money, it may close the Department of Public Works garage in Inwood and relocate its 14 trucks and 17 employees to the department’s facility in Bay Park, leaving firefighters at the Inwood Fire Department and residents concerned that if an emergency were to occur, it will take longer for the garage’s trucks to reach them. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 2/23/11

Removing County Guarantee is a step toward better budgeting

On Oct. 29, I voted, with a majority of the Legislature, to end the County Guarantee, which required the county to pack back the school districts’ portion of property tax refunds, and I want to explain that vote. more

HOWARD KOPEL | 12/1/10

The Five Towns Senior Center officially opened its doors on Sept. 1. From left are, Five Towns Community Chest Executive Director Shea Lerner, Hewlett-Woodmere Assistant Superintendent for Business Dr. Peter Weber, H-W Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Kathleen Anderson, Senior Center Executive Director Georgina Wolfson, H-W Superintendent Dr. Joyce Bisso, H-W School Board VP Steven Witt, H-W Trustee Harold Kislik and Senior Center President Richard Braverman.

It is good to have a home

The standing room only meeting room of the new Five Towns Senior Center in what is called "the historic carriage house" was ready to burst as the organization celebrated the official opening of its new home on Sept. 1. more

Jeff Bessen | 9/8/10

June 15 polls closed earlier than residents told

A robocall voiced by Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel led some voters to believe they had an extra hour to vote in the Lawrence Village election, which took place on June 15. more

Lori Gross | 6/29/10

Howard Kopel, right, was congratulated by Town Councilman Anthony Santino following the announcements of their Election Day victories.

Kopel ready to help lead

Howard Kopel, the 7th District legislator-elect, said he hopes to follow through on the promises he made on the campaign trail during his first term in office to help combat a struggling economy and keep businesses and people in Nassau County. more

Stephen J. Bronner | 11/11/09

Howard Kopel unseated Jeff Toback in his second try for the Legislature’s 7th District seat.

GOP takes control

The 7th District Legislature race was one of several that helped shift the Republicans into the majority. more

Paul Shapiro | 11/4/09

Jeff Toback and Howard Kopel will face off for the 7th District Legislature seat on Nov. 3.

Kopel again challenges Toback in 7th

Two years ago, Lawrence resident Howard Kopel challenged Legislator Jeff Toback (D-Oceanside) in Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District race. Kopel came up nearly 700 votes short in his bid to unseat the 10-year incumbent. The two will face off again on Nov. 3. more

Paul Shapiro | 10/15/09

Howard Kopel will only be on the Republican and Conservative lines on the Nov. 3 ballot after his petitions to be listed on the Tax Revolt Party line were denied.

Court rules Tax Revolt Party petitions invalid

Republican legislative candidate Howard Kopel’s attempt to gain another ballot line in the Nov. 3 election was thwarted on Sept. 30 when a referee in Nassau County Supreme Court invalidated his petition for the newly created Tax Revolt Party. more

Paul Shapiro | 10/8/09

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