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The new chamber’s board of directors and speaker Alan Finchley, president of the Nassau County Craft Shows, at right.

More than a month after a contentious Chamber of Commerce meeting that split the Island Park business community, a new group, called the Island Park Business and Resident Chamber of Commerce, hosted … more

By John Maher | 1/30/14

School security funds are prioritized in the proposed $30 million bond, which will be put to a vote on Feb. 11.

Bond vote set for next month

As February approaches, the Oceanside School District is preparing for a Feb. 11 vote on a proposed $30 million bond. The bond, which was proposed on Nov. 19 and accepted by the Board of Education … more

By John Maher | 1/30/14

Most power lines were unaffected by snow.

Few outages reported during storm

Long Island's new power authority, PSEG Long Island, has again proven that it knows snow. The utility reported that as of 3:00 a.m., there were only 343 Long Island and Rockaway PSEG LI customers … more

By John Maher | 1/22/14

National Grid to residents: safety first

Representatives from National Grid released a statement on Jan. 21 urging residents to be wary of potential issues with gas and meters during Tuesday’s snowstorm, which is expected to bring 8-12 … more

By John Maher | 1/21/14

PSEG LI will be working throughout the night to ensure power stays on for as many as possible. To report an outage or a downed wire, call 1-800-490-0075.

PSEG LI ready for snowstorm

PSEG Long Island, the area’s new power utility, is preparing for the second snowstorm of the year. According to PSEG, it’s the accumulation of snow that poses the most serious threat of … more

By Alex Costello and John Maher | 1/21/14

A majestic bald eagle soared above Hempstead Lake Park this week. Photo Credit: Christina Daly/Herald

A rare sighting on Long Island: three bald eagles

Visitors to Hempstead Lake State Park this winter may find themselves feeling a bit more patriotic, should they chance across one of the three bald eagles that have taken up residence. Two adult … more

By John Maher | 1/16/14

Nassau police commissioner resigns

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale resigned from his position on the morning of Dec. 12 in the wake of an investigation by District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office regarding a … more

By John Maher | 12/12/13

PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014

One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more

By John Maher | 11/13/13

Rev. Steve Phillips, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Oceanside.

Oceanside pastor gets to know his flock

A year after Sandy ravaged his new community, Rev. Steve Phillips, who has served as pastor of Oceanside’s First United Methodist Church for just over a year, recalled learning the names of his … more

By John Maher | 10/30/13

South Nassau patient care technician serves his country

When it comes to caring for those in need, Sgt. John Tyler knows the score, both on the battlefield and off. Tyler, a 43-year-old Hempstead native, served in Afghanistan with the Army as a medic … more

By John Maher | 10/30/13

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