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Honor Harry Chapin’s legacy with action to end hunger

If you compiled the names of the most impactful Long Islanders in our history, you’d surely start off with the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Walt Whitman and Marie Colvin — and in my estimation, Harry Chapin . . . more

By Arnold W. Drucker | 7/13/23

Police: taxi employees withheld $158K in fares

Five taxi company employees withheld $158,100 in fares from their employer over the past five years, according to police. According to Nassau County Police, the receptionist, dispatcher and … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/2/16

Cab drivers under investigation for withholding fares

Nassau County police are investigating taxi company employees for allegedly withholding $500,000 in fares. On Feb. 19, the owners of All Island Taxi told the Rockville Centre Police Department … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/2/16

All Island Taxi owner Larry Blessinger proposed replacing the eliminated N14 bus route with a van from his company, at a cost of $4 per ride.

Taxi to replace Rockville Centre Loop bus

At the Jan. 4 village board of trustees meeting, Larry Blessinger of All Island Taxi presented a proposal to replace the N14 — also known as the Rockville Centre Loop — with a van in the morning … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/6/16

A scene from “LaMotta: The Bronx Bull,” a film that chronicles boxing legend Jake LaMotta's rise as a world-class boxer and his struggles with life outside of the ring.

Bringing the spirit of Cannes to the South Shore

Roll out that red carpet: the Long Beach International Film Festival returns bigger and better than ever. more

By Anthony Rifilato and Iris Wiener | 9/24/15

Police: men robbed, punched cab driver

Two men, from Rockville Centre and Freeport respectively, were arrested for exiting a taxi without paying and punching the driver, police report. more

8/19/15

Bruce Greenwood stars in the feature “Wildlike,” about an unlikely friendship in the Alaskan wilderness, among the prestigious opening night selections on July 10.

The Long Island International Film Expo gets under way

Film buffs, along with filmmakers and related industry professionals, have eagerly welcomed the 18th installment of the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE), which runs through July 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/8/15

A ride that's all about safety and convenience

Taxi-Taxi, a brand new company based in Freeport, is a culmination of its owners’ ideas. more

8/13/14

All-Island cabs will be inspected for safety and cleanliness.

Cracking down on cabs

The Rockville Centre Police Department has begun stepping up enforcement of the village’s taxi laws, cracking down on cab companies that solicit fares in the streets and tie up traffic in the … more

By Alex Costello | 9/25/13

Village disappoints, but does not surprise

Quickly, and without much notice, the village Board of Trustees announced its decision in the longstanding appeal of Village Car Service to operate taxis in Rockville Centre. And, unsurprisingly, the … more

9/12/13

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