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State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke at an anti-VLT rally on Jan. 30. A bill to repeal legislation allowing VLTs on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. She co sponsored a similar bill in the Assembly.

A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano delivers his State of the County Address to over 400 guests at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage.

County exec talks transparency in address

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his State of the County address to a crowd of more than 400 government officials and supporters on March 15 at the Museum of American Armor at Old Bethpage. He emphasized the need for greater transparency, saying, “as one of the most transparent counties, we have learned over the years that our system can further improve.” more

By Stephany Reyes | 3/17/16

Danny O’Keefe, of the Nassau County Police Medics Association, demonstrated how to administer Narcan.

A fight against a ‘family disease’

One of the poshest caterers on Long Island was the site last week of a conference on heroin that included experts from the worlds of education, social work, government and law enforcement, as well as … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/23/16

Bowling Green Elementary School fifth-graders created Valentine’s Day cards for veterans this month.

Bowling Green students send love to veterans

In honor of the season of love, Bowling Green Elementary School students created more than 700 Valentine’s Day cards for veterans. East Meadow School District officials said the children … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

Bronx man allegedly scammed E.M. senior citizen

A Bronx man was charged in connection with a local larceny, officials said, explaining that he scammed an elderly East Meadowite. First Squad detectives arrested Jeremy E. McFadden, 23, last … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/16

At a press conference on Feb. 10, County Executive Ed Mangano announced that Nassau leaders were designating an additional $3 million for the NICE bus system.

Lawmakers move to restore bus system cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/18/16

Elmont commuters lost the N2/8 route on Jan. 17.

Nassau lawmakers to restore NICE cuts

County leaders announced $3 million in new funding for the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system last week, saying they hoped the money would be used to restore 11 routes that were eliminated last … more

By Julie Mansmann and Steve Smirti | 2/17/16

Joe Biondi of Malverne offers his wife Joan a sweet kiss for Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s promises restated

“I’ve loved the same woman for 50 years,” said Elmo Sollitto. Similar sentiments were expressed throughout the day at the Coral House in Baldwin on Feb. 11 as more than 500 couples turned … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 2/16/16

$\Only certain species of mosquito that are native to South and Central America can spread the Zika virus, officials said.$

Don’t panic over Zika

Though the World Health Organization recently declared the Zika virus a global health emergency, residents of Long Island don’t have much to worry about — unless they plan to travel to … more

By Alex Costello and Julie Mansmann | 2/11/16

Chamber members, from left, Pat Boyle, Chris Rosado and Edward Dana discussed the impact that video lottery terminals would have on the community.

Elmont Chamber endorses VLTs

On Feb. 3, the Elmont Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors voted in favor of Nassau Off Track Betting’s decision to house video lottery terminals in the north parking lot of Belmont … more

By Steve Smirti | 2/10/16