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Wet snow and high winds cause limited visibility and dangerous driving conditions. The Town of Hempstead declared a snow emergency.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Murray declares snow emergency
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray declared a snow emergency. "Our town is continuing its proactive practice of having deployed salt spreaders on the road at the first … more
Republican and former Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey was picked as new commissioner of the department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.
Former judge picked to head parks dept.
Former Nassau County Family Court Judge Carnell Foskey has been picked to be the county’s new commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Pending the county legislature’s approval, the … more
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The West End 2 swimming beach, above, and East Bathhouse pool at Jones Beach were closed last year as a result of budget cutbacks. This year, the state plans to close the West Bathhouse swimming pool and cancel the July 4th fireworks show.
Jones Beach fireworks axed, pool closed
Long Island beach lovers can look forward to a dull summer this year as yet another swimming pool at Jones Beach will be closed and the July 4th fireworks show cancelled. Jones Beach, which … more
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Running for reelection
With Island Park’s village elections around the corner on March 16, and no seats being contested, candidates are getting ready for an easy race. This year, the Mayor’s seat is up for … more
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Hempstead Lake State Park is among the 10 Long Island state parks that might close this summer due to budget cuts.
State considers closing 10 parks on Long Island
Long Island may lose 10 state parks this summer as a result of a proposed $29 million budget cut facing the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In addition to … more
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Jeff Toback
Toback targets Weisenberg's seat
Whether or not Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg retires, Jeff Toback says he is running for the incumbent’s seat this year. “I think, certainly at this moment, my focus is on running, and … more
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Republican Peter Schmitt, the presiding officer of the county Legislature, decided on Friday that he would call for a bill to rescind the pay raises for three top legislators, including himself.
Schmitt: pay raises will be rescinded
Following four days of intense criticism after the Republicans' passage of a significant pay raise for three lead county legislators, Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt said he would call for a bill that would rescind the stipend increases. more
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Guv proposes state aid cut
On Jan. 19, Governor David Paterson unveiled his 2010-11 budget plan, which included $1.1 billion reduction in state aid to schools, which would take nearly $1.5 million from Oceanside’s … more
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The Long Beach Motor Inn on Austin Boulevard in Island Park has drawn the ire of local residents for years.
Island Park reacts to Long Beach Rape
Island Park residents are renewing their call to shut down the Long Beach Motor Inn, after learning that a man who was arrested and charged with raping a woman in Long Beach last month was staying … more
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County Executive Ed Mangano unveiled a plan to reform Nassau's assessment system at a Thursday press conference in Mineola.
Mangano to the rescue?
Throughout his campaign, County Executive Ed Mangano cited the need for reform of Nassau's maligned assessment system. Seven days into his term, Mangano unveiled his plan of action. "We want to … more
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