Keyword: 'civics' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: civics

311 results total, viewing 291 - 300

East Meadow civic leader Robert Zafonte faces six-month prison sentence

Robert Zafonte, the longtime president of the East Meadow Civic and Community Service Association, pleaded guilty on Friday to all charges placed against him, more than 18 months after he was … more

Mike Caputo | 10/1/10

Civic group to seek cell-phone moratorium at Aug. 3 rally

The North Merrick Civic Association is seeking support for a moratorium on the installation of cell-phone antennas and other equipment in the Town of Hempstead until a new town code regulating the equipment is passed. more

David Weingrad | 8/2/10

The new Abbey Manor, on the right side of this site plan, would feature a fully renovated interior and exterior. The second part of the parcel, on the left, would have an expanded parking lot that would hold 40 cars, with access from Long Beach Road. The remaining area of the second parcel, at the top of the image, would be converted into a park. Both the parking lot and the main building would be fenced in. The building would house only 50 residents — about half its current capacity.

Planning a new Abbey Manor

Island Park residents worried about the sale and new owner of Abbey Manor had some of their concerns addressed at a special meeting of the Island Park Civic Association on June 22. The … more

Alex Costello | 7/7/10

Frank Soling accepted the South Merrick Community Civic Association Community Service Award at his home last month. Above, SMCCA President Joe Baker, left, and Soling's wife, Marlene, congratulated him on his achievement.

Remembering Frank Soling, civic group activist

Franklin Soling of Merrick died recently at the age of 80. His memory is carried on by his loving family and the Merrick community, which he served passionately. more

Sari Zeidler | 7/1/10

Assistant Superintendent Grucci, SMCCA to discuss school safety

Merrick School District administrators have had it up to here with teens who turn elementary schools into after-hours hangouts. more

Sari Zeidler | 6/22/10

M.O.M.S. cofounder Sharon Curry speaks to a concerned crowd about potential effects of cell phones at the North Merrick Community Association's monthly meeting.

Cell antenna at the N. Merrick Library?

T-Mobile is looking to solve a costly problem for the North Merrick Public Library and increase wireless service by installing a disguised cell antenna in place of the library’s rusted flag pole. But North Merrick residents are asking for more answers before they support the project. more

Sari Zeidler | 6/22/10

Army base development discussed at civic meeting

At a North Bellmore Civic Association meeting on Monday, the development of the former army base on Maple Avenue in North Bellmore was discussed. The lot, which has been vacant for more than 10 years, is in the process of being excavated and cleaned up, Civic Association President Reinaldo Nunez said. more

Deirdre Krasula | 6/16/10

Activists contend that the Village of Freeport is still considering plans to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport, next to Power Plant No. 2, above.

Freeport Mayor discusses waste-to-energy incinerator in video [Video]

The South Merrick Community Civic Association announced this week that it would meet in the near future with Freeport Village activist Pat Rowen to discuss Freeport's possible construction of a … more

Scott Brinton | 6/13/10

Arthur Findlay/Herald. Liz Abuin protested outside the Long Beach Motor Inn on May 22 at a rally organized by the Island Park Civic Association. Protesters called for the motel to be closed because of the sex offenders who stay there periodically.

Island Park residents call for motel’s closure

Island Park resident Michelle Baratta held up a blue and red sign that read, “Close the Long Beach Motor Inn,” while others toted placards reading, “Sex Offenders & Criminals Out.” For … more

Anthony Rifilato | 5/28/10

Island Park residents to rally against motel

Island Park residents are continuing their call to have the Long Beach Motor Inn shut down, part of an effort to rid the area of sex offenders who have called the motel home. On Saturday, … more

Anthony Rifilato | 5/18/10

« Prev | 1 … 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.