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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano came to Morrelly Center for Homeland Security in Bethpage to announce contingency plans in the event of a Long Island Rail Road strike on July 20. The county plans to offer free Wi-Fi access to roughly 200 commuters, among other measures.

County to offer free Wi-Fi if there’s a LIRR strike

Nassau County plans to offer free wireless Internet access and work cubicles in a 20,000-square-foot office in Bethpage’s industrial park if there is a Long Island Rail Road strike on July 20. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/11/14

The price for a round of golf on a weekend day at Eisenhower Park’s Red Course will increase from $43 to $47 for adults who live in Nassau County. Republican county legislators and County Executive Ed Mangano last week approved increases of hundreds of county fees covering a wide range of services.

County hikes fees

The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19. more

By Brian Racow | 6/25/14

Former Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan passed away on Thursday.

Former Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan dies

Former Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan, who served twice as city manager under the Republican-led Coalition City Council, and was praised for his leadership during Tropical Storm Irene, died … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/6/14

Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.

Counties urge hurricane preparedness

Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more

6/4/14

A proposal to make the South Shore more resilient includes dikes along the bay in Long Beach as well as a promenade and new marina to make the north shore of the city accessible to the public.

Rebuild by Design project would begin in Long Beach

“I think now is the time for bigger-scope projects to move forward,” City Manager Jack Schnirman said, referring to Rebuild by Design, a competition initiated by President Obama’s Hurricane … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Vanessa Parker | 4/10/14

Nassau needs an assessment commission

It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in Nassau County: The property assessment system is broken. more

3/6/14

Kenny Laguna, left, Richard “Big Daddy” Salgado, City Manager Jack Schnirman, Joan Jett, film festival co-chairs Ingrid Dodd and Craig Weintraub, and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano at last year's event.

Long Beach Film Fest's top Valentine’s Day movies

Ingrid Dodd knows a lot about movies. As co-founder of the Long Beach International Film Festival — a popular event now going into its third year — she is playing a major role in what … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/14/14

A snow plow drove Thursday through the residential blocks of south Merrick.

County: major roads passable, but slick with snow, sleet and ice

Nassau County’s snow plows, salters and sanders were out in force Thursday morning, a county spokesman said, as these vehicles’ operators worked to clear the roadways while thick, wet snowflakes fell rapidly. more

By Brian Racow | 2/13/14

We need an outflow pipe to the ocean

Residents and environmentalists have long urged county and state officials to be more aggressive in their efforts to upgrade Nassau County’s aging sewage treatment plants. more

1/23/14

Roads south of Merrick Road in Merrick had been plowed, but still had a layer of compact snow and ice on Wednesday morning.

County exec: Roads passable, but drivers must slow down

Municipal crews were at work last night and this morning clearing roads of the 10 to 15 inches of snow which blanketed most of Long Island yesterday, but freezing temperatures and strong wind gusts were a challenge. more

By Brian Racow | 1/22/14

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