Nearly 450 local residents attended a mortgage safety seminar at the Elmont Memorial Library in Elmont on March 10. more

Mimi Pierre-Johnson, of Elmont, is known by many community residents for running for the State Assembly’s 21st District in the 2010 election. The seat was previously held by Assemblyman Tom Alfano, and Pierre-Johnson lost in the primary race to Pat Nicolosi, who was defeated by Assemblyman Ed Ra. more

New York state’s attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, is making national news regarding his opposition to a nationwide $20 billion foreclosure settlement involving some of the largest banks … more

Following last month’s announcement of several music acts slated to perform during the Quiksilver Pro New York surf competition in September, Quiksilver announced Wednesday its full line-up of … more

Two workers were seriously injured in Lynbrook on Saturday when the pole they were both holding was blown into a power line, causing a severe shock to both men. According to Nassau County detectives, the men, who were working for Brook Window Cleaning, headquartered on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, were preparing to wash the windows at Bank of America, at 300 Merrick Road, using 
a telescoping washing pole. Nicholas Genovese 58, of Staten Island, and his co-worker, Alan Weinberg 64, of Long Beach, were standing on the ground, both holding the bottom of the pole. Weinberg was “footing” — or bracing — the pole while Genovese was walking it up the building when a gust of wind blew the pole into a nearby power line. Both men were thrown to the ground by the shock.
 According to detectives, two … more

Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more

The East Meadow Soccer Club is gearing up for the 32nd annual East Meadow Soccer Tournament, sponsored by the Westbury-based Covanta Energy. It one of the largest and oldest soccer competitions in the Northeast. This year, the club is expecting more than 400 teams to attend, with a number of squads from as far as Canada already signed up. more

Rumors obscure facts in Long BeachTo the Editor: I'd be remiss if I did not answer some incorrect information in a letter to the editor by Barbara DuBow Bernardino about the City of Long … more

Michael Weingarten of Long Beach peddled in and completed this year's TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, held on May 2. The ride starts in lower Manhattan and heads north through the heart of the city and … more

Peter Schmitt, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, got off on the wrong foot this year when he announced a 47 percent pay increase for himself and similar raises for the two other top members of the Legislature. more