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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law earlier this week banning smoking from LIRR platforms.

Smoking is now officially prohibited on Long Island Rail Road platforms. Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Monday that forbids commuters from smoking on … more

Lee Landor | 8/17/11

Officers and members of the Bay Park Fire District thanked Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg for being instrumental in bringing legislation to give funds back to the taxpayers. Pictured at BPFD headquarters were, from left, Fire Commissioner Dave Dencker, Secretary/Treasurer Sheila Picciolo, Co-Chairman District Roger Humes, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Co-Chairman Bob Weiss, and Fire Commissioner Bob McKay. Commissioner Daniel Winters is not pictured.

Bay Park Fire District gives money back to taxpayers

“On behalf of the taxpayers of the Bay Park Fire District, I would like to thank Assemblyman Weisenberg for his leadership in passing legislation that will allow us to provide residents with much-needed tax relief without compromising the fire district’s ability to respond in emergencies.” So said Roger Humes, a commissioner of the Bay Park Fire District, in response to Weisenberg’s authoring of a law — at the request of the Bay Park Fire District — that will offset local property taxes. more

By Mary Malloy | 7/27/11

Fallen Malverne firefighter Paul Brady will be honored with an inscription on the memorial wall in Albany, thanks to new state legislation.

Justice for Brady: Fallen Malverne firefighter to be honored on state memorial wall

It took five appeals, a rally, a lawsuit and, finally, legislation, but at long last fallen Malverne firefighter Paul Brady’s name will be inscribed on a memorial wall in Albany. The … more

By Lee Landor | 6/22/11

marine 1 made its way into the Talfor Boat Basin on Sunday, with Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, in red vest, aboard. Weisenberg help secure grants for the purchase of the new fire boat.

Fireboat to the rescue

With a long pull of the fire horn, Marine 1, a fireboat that is the newest addition to the East Rockaway Fire Department, motored into the Talfor Boat Basin on the village’s waterfront last Sunday, presented to the public for the first time. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/9/11

Loretta Pittides and Nancy May served sparkling apple cider to the invited guests.

Store opens with celebration and donations to the community

After a year of waiting, the Stop & Shop on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside officially opened its doors to the public at 6 a.m. on May 13. But the evening before, the store held a grand opening … more

Alex Costello | 5/18/11

Locals react to bin Laden’s death

Late in the night on May 1, President Barack Obama announced that, after nearly 10 years of searching, the United States had located and killed Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist … more

Alex Costello | 5/4/11

State cracks down on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more

David Weingrad and Chris Engelhardt | 4/6/11

The owner of Lakewood Stables has managed to stave off foreclosure and is preparing for demolition and renovation of the property.

Lakewood Stables slowly stabilizing

Things are looking up for Lakewood Stables. In addition to receiving approval earlier this month from the Town of Hempstead to begin demolition of the aging West Hempstead property, its owner has … more

By Lee Landor | 3/23/11

The Medal of Honor was presented to Michael Valente by President Herbert Hoover on the lawn of the White House on Sept. 27, 1929. On March 25, the Long Beach Bridge will be renamed in Valente's honor.

Long Beach bridge to be renamed after war hero

When Ralph Madalena, of Rockville Centre, wrote to the Nassau County Legislature requesting that the Long Beach Bridge be re-named after his grandfather, Michael Valente — a World War I hero and … more

Chris Engelhardt | 3/9/11

Are you ready for some football?

The Island Park and Lido-Point Lookout fire departments held their second annual charity football game at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park on Jan. 30. The snowy field and cold weather … more

2/2/11

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