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Norbert Riezler, the senior vice president and chief procurement officer for Las Vegas Sands Corp., hosted a procurement academy with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce last week. The academy offered insight and answers for Long Island small businesses assessing the potential Sands resort project at the Nassau Coliseum

Sands formally introduces itself to Long Island businesses

One of the biggest mistakes a large company can do when coming into a community for the first time is start big and stay big. But when Las Vegas Sands Corp., came to town looking to spend … more

By Mallory Wilson | 4/30/23

Valley Stream village officials finalized the fiscal year budget plan, expected to raise the tax rate by just under 2 percent.

Yes, Valley Stream village taxes are up, but here's why its finances see better days ahead

It appears the Village of Valley Stream is turning the page on its financial position. In the end, taxes might be going up a little, but it comes after a smooth budgeting process where there were no … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/30/23

Long Beach has proposed a double-digit tax increase for residents.

City proposes double-digit increase in taxes

The City of Long Beach has proposed a 2023-24 budget with a 12.74 percent tax rate — the highest in several years and more than double the current 5 percent. The proposed spending plan totals … more

By James Bernstein | 4/30/23

Philip Fertitta was recently sworn in as the new chief of the East Meadow Fire Department.

EMFD installs a new chief: Philip Fertitta

The East Meadow Fire Department recently swore in a new chief. Phillip Fertitta was chosen as the new head of the department. The ceremony was led by Commissioner and Chairman of the board John … more

4/30/23

Kate Doerge is spreading the word about the foundation she and her husband, Chad, founded to find a cure for neurofibromatosis. Their daughter, Penny, died of the disease last November.

Penny’s Flight takes off on quest to find a cure for neurofibromatosis

More than 1,100 people attended a celebration of Penny Doerge’s life last Nov. 18 at St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church. Most had not known how ill she was, because the … more

By Laura Lane | 4/30/23

Andre Marcell enjoys a visit with his grandson Ellis August Eustis, who will be a year old in May, in California.

Long Beach Covid-19 survivor: ‘I think it’s more like the flu now’

This Memorial Day weekend, Andre Marcell, of Long Beach, will be visiting his grandson Ellis August Eustis, who will be a year old, in California. During the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, … more

By James Bernstein | 4/30/23

The sidewalk outside the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library and Village Hall was covered in chalk last Saturday during the library’s annual chalk show.

At Verona Place, concrete becomes big canvas, restarting pandemic's pause on play

For two springs in a row, the concrete path outside 60 Verona Place was devoid of color. The usual sounds of children’s laughter and shouts as they scurried about, turning the concrete into a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/30/23

Advanced septic systems, such as this one from Hydro-Action, are more effective at removing nitrogen than traditional septic tanks.

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/30/23

Willow Road Elementary School students learn the responsibilities of a ranger from one in the flesh.

Give a big Willow Road welcome to this national park ranger

Valley Stream 13’s Willow Road Elementary School was recently visited by park ranger Tyler Kuliberda from the National Park Service. Students were given the opportunity to learn about the … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/30/23

Michael and Betsy Bibla danced the afternoon away at the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay on April 19.

Hits from Motown liven up the Life Enrichment Center

The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay was hopping on April 19 when roughly 100 people enjoyed a lively evening of Motown hits. Dance instructor, singer and DJ Louis Delprete and his horns were … more

4/30/23

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