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Sources close to Freeport Village Mayor Andrew Hardwick say he has not entirely killed plans to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport, near the Merrick border. The incincerator would sit at the head of several tidal creeks leading into the nearby South Shore Estuary Reserve.

Part one of a two-part series. Imagine building an incinerator next to a hospital nursery. That, critics say, is about what the Village of Freeport would be doing if it were to build a $550 million waste-to-energy incinerator alongside a wetland in south Freeport, near the Merrick border. Plans for the facility appear in doubt (see related story, "What's up with Freeport's incinerator plans?"). But if eventually approved, the project could have serious consequences for the local environment and human health. more

Allie Wilkinson | 5/13/10

Some members of the state Assembly are calling for a Constitutional Convention in 2011 - six years earlier than its scheduled time.

Some LI pols favor a state constitutional convention

Assembly Republicans held a town hall meeting on April 29 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hicksville calling on voters to call for a New York State Constitutional Convention next year. … more

Sari Zeidler | 5/12/10

Annie Reyes, Jay Silverstein and Nicole Di Iorio.

Sussman, Marcus, Blisko re-elected, school budget passes

District 15 voters approved the proposed Lawrence Public Schools budget on Tuesday and re-elected all three incumbents to the school board. The $94.1 … more

Andrew Coen and Lori Gross | 5/12/10

A casino deserves serious consideration

Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is facing a $286 million deficit, the largest in its history. more

Al D'Amato | 5/6/10

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

Vote with reason, not resentment

On New Jersey’s Election Day, April 20, Gov. Chris Christie wanted voters to reject school budget proposals in any districts where the unionized teachers weren’t willing to freeze their salaries for a year. more

4/30/10

The great Goldman heist

The great Mayor Ed Koch used to say he’d like to take a pitchfork through the Wall Street executives who fleeced Americans over the past decade. more

Al D'Amato | 4/29/10

Raise your hand if you never watch TV

I’ve never met anyone who says, “I watch TV all day, and I especially love ‘The Real Housewives of New York City,’ ‘Jersey Shore’ and ‘The Biggest Loser.’ ” Most folks I know claim not to watch TV at all — not ever. Well, hardly ever. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/29/10

South Side High School principal cited for leadership in education

South Side High School Principal Dr. Carol Burris was selected as the 2010 New York State Outstanding Educator by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). She will be honored for her accomplishments at an awards ceremony on May 7 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs. more

4/28/10

The complete Cast of “Carousel” was in full voice during the finale of the show.

Stranded British students treated to 'Carousel' at South Side High School

On the night before they were finally scheduled to fly home to Essex, England, 29 stranded drama students and their three teachers were treated to “Carousel” at South Side High School. more

Judy Rattner | 4/28/10

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