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Martin Heidgen was convicted of murder in 2006.

The Valley Stream man serving a prison sentence for killing two people while driving drunk on the Meadowbrook Parkway eight years ago attempted to have his murder conviction overturned last week in a hearing before the New York State Court of Appeals. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/23/13

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

This storefront, at 1391 Jerusalem Ave. in North Merrick, would have housed a new pawn shop if the Town of Hempstead had granted a variance that Estate Pawn Brokers LTD needed to open. Estate has now withdrawn its application for the variance.

Town: Proposed pawn shop won't open in North Merrick

Facing clamorous community opposition, the owner of Estate Pawn Brokers LTD has given up plans to open a pawn shop at Jerusalem Avenue and Williams Street in North Merrick. more

By Brian Racow | 8/23/13

Stop & Shop agrees to homeowners' demands

At a July 10 hearing of the Town of Hempstead’s Board of Zoning Appeals, William Bonesso, an attorney for the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, agreed to a list of stipulations that the Merrick Park Homeowners Association called for as part of Stop & Shop’s renovation plans for its Merrick Mall store. more

By Brian Racow | 7/25/13

Ron Browne, the organization’s grand knight, holds a design of the new building.

Knights of Columbus stage a comeback

Ron Browne, the grand knight of the Long Beach Knights of Columbus, stood on the corner of West Beech Street and Minnesota Avenue last Friday, where the group’s building stood for 40 years. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/27/13

In 2010, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano passed legislation, called the Common Sense Law, to repeal the county guarantee, shifting the cost of property-tax refunds to school districts, towns and special districts, which Mangano said would save the county $80 million annually. The state Appellate Division recently upheld the county guarantee, meaning that the county must pay the refunds.

State appeals court upholds ‘county guarantee’

A state appeals court has denied Nassau County’s attempt to shift the cost of refunding property-tax challenges to school districts and towns. The decision was reached unanimously on Feb. 27 by four justices of the New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. more

By David Weingrad | 3/1/13

Zoning Board denies AT&T's cell tower request

In a unanimous vote last Thursday, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied AT&T’s application to permanently house antennas on top of an apartment building on Riverside Boulevard. AT&T has had … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/28/13

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint resident Eileen Goggin to a vacant seat on the City Council. Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down last week following a felony conviction on unemployment fraud charges.

Long Beach City Council taps replacement for Fagen

Less than a week after City Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down after he was convicted on charges that arose from his collection of more than $15,000 in unemployment benefits, the City … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/10/13

West Penn Street residents Susan Slack, left, and Naomi Feller are considering legal action against the city.

High-rise project raises neighbors’ ire

Residents of the 600 block of West Penn Street are considering legal action against the city, nearly three months after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the development of a roughly 60-foot-tall … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

The property at 661 W. Broadway is going to be developed into an 18-unit condominium complex. Tenants say that their leases are not being renewed.

661 W. Broadway a sore spot for residents

Bob Dominico, 56, has lived in a small studio apartment at 661 W. Broadway for six years. Dominico said he does not know where he will go when his lease expires on Nov. 1. “I may have to move out … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

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