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A Few Clouds Construction to start soon at Belmont Park
Construction on a new arena and retail center will begin soon, after the state Franchise Oversight Board granted the project its final approval on Aug. 13. At its meeting, the board — which …
Combating racist symbols
State officials support bill introducing hate education
Local lawmakers gathered for a news conference in Rockville Centre on Aug. 13 to announce a bill proposed in the State Senate aimed at curbing hate crimes. The measure would direct all middle and …
Inwood man charged with unlawful surveillance in North Lawrence
Jose Santana, of Inwood, was arrested and charged with unlawful surveillance on Aug. 22, after an incident on the same day that occurred at 12:20 p.m. in North Lawrence, Nassau County police said.
Long Beach Superblock property to be sold
Engel Burman in contract to buy vacant oceanfront site
The developer iStar Financial has abandoned plans to build two luxury apartment towers on the Superblock after its applications for tax breaks were rejected twice by the Nassau County Industrial …
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Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign
Ford, Clavin say Jack Schnirman was overpaid when he resigned as Long Beach city manager
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin …
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Residents react to pending sale of Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn to new developer
More than a month after developers announced a plan to purchase and redevelop the site of the Capri Lynbrook Motor Inn, many residents said they were pleased to see it go, while others said they were concerned about the future of the site.
Man sentenced for shooting involving Malverne teens
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Aug. 14 that Ahkhazyah Wright, of Roosevelt, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder and other charges related to a 2017 …
Rockville Centre's Chamber of Commerce to host inaugural Playing on the Porch event
Playing on the Porch is Sept. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at about 15 houses around the village.
‘Getting green for going green’
The Town of Hempstead has replaced hundreds of incandescent and high-pressure sodium vapor lighting fixtures with LED lights in Baldwin Park, which is expected to save energy as well as money for …
Honoring the heroes among us at Eisenhower Park
When Virginia Cervasio decided to dedicate her life to helping veterans, she learned that they have an unspoken “bond that no one could break,” she said. “There’s just a mutual understanding …
A push for wind power in Island Park
Local officials are calling for the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to be repurposed for clean wind energy.
Valley Streamers react to state ban on arming teachers
By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation banning the arming of teachers in New York classrooms on July 21. The law was co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd …
Local scout Venture Crew 577 takes a trip to Iceland
The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 577, of North Bellmore, traveled to Iceland July 2-8, where members explored the Gjabakkahellir Cave in Thingvellir National Park, hiked up Sòlheimajökull …
Editorial
Help students in need of school supplies
Imagine opening a new marble notebook on the first day of school and taking out your new box of crayons. Now imagine what it might be like to show up to class empty-handed and have to ask your teacher, or a classmate, to borrow a sheet of paper and pencil.
Editorial
Enjoy the rest of summer, locally
As the summer winds down, many families are racing to make the most out of the last days of the season before children return to school, high school grads go away to college and the days begin to cool. But look no farther than your geographic backyard . . .
Scott Brinton
Looking back on Adirondack days
The black bear suddenly appeared as if it were an apparition. It was tugging on a rope that suspended our duffle bag full of food high in a tree, a good distance from our lean-to. All at once the line snapped . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
On guns, let’s secure our liberty and our lives
The Declaration of Independence places “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” at the pinnacle of the American endeavor. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War to the world wars . . .
Randi Kreiss
Dancing on the balance beam of summer 2019
We are at the apex of summer, a peach-perfect moment, and how sweet it is. Tomatoes grow heavy on the vine . . .