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End of summer at Long Beach [Video]

Just a nice little musical video from Long Beach. more

Mary Malloy/Herald | 9/17/09

As of 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of Elections had not changed a vote tally in the 5th District that Browne campaign officials said was in error. According to them, Browne received 102 votes, not 12.

Scannell bounced from Conservative line?

Republican Chris Browne appears to have scored a stunning victory in the Conservative Party primary yesterday, knocking Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin) off the line after receiving 102 write-in votes, in unofficial results Wednesday. more

MIKE RUSSO and JUDY RATTNER | 9/16/09

Legislator Joe Scannell has been going door-to-door during his re-election campaign.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

By Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/11/09

LoMacchio is working on new moves she must ultimately master in order to up her rank to Level 10.

Taking it to the next level

When his daughter's name wasn't called by the time judges announced the second place all-around winner in the USA Gymnastics Big Apple Classic, Angelo LoMacchio switched off his video camera. But when Gabriella LoMacchio's name was the next one read off, meaning she had placed first in the all-around category, her parents had to do a double take. After all, it was Gabriella's first USA Gymnastics meet, and she was only eight years old. more

Mike Russo | 9/10/09

Remembering Baldwin's 9/11 victims

Of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Baldwin lost 10 of its own. The following ceremonies will be held in area villages to commemorate the eighth anniversary of … more

9/10/09

‘Walk to Remember’

In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, which aims to increase the community’s understanding of the grief associated with the loss of an unborn or newborn child, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perinatal Bereavement Team will host the sixth annual Walk to Remember on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. at Field 5 of Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. more

9/10/09

The 2008 job fair was a huge success, and library officials are expecting an even greater turnout of both employers and job seekers at this year's event.

Residents: come work the room

Residents struggling to find work in a tough job market need look no further than their very own library. Seeking to build on the success of last year's job fair, Baldwin Public Library officials have confirmed that over 30 employers will be attending this year's event on Sept. 15. more

Mike Russo | 9/10/09

Convenience store robbed

Police are investigating the midnight robbery of a local convenience store by two subjects armed with a handgun on Sept. 3. more

9/10/09

The Rev. Adrian Pratt, First Presbyterian Church's relatively new pastor, hopes to improve membership.

A new leader at First Presbyterian

The Rev. Adrian Pratt has been at First Presbyterian Church in Baldwin for less than six months, but he has already had a positive effect on its parishioners. more

Mike Russo | 9/10/09

Chris Browne spoke to supporters during the opening of his Republican campaign headquarters on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre.

New twists in 5th District race

For the past several months, both incumbent Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D- Baldwin) and his Republican challenger, Chris Browne from Rockville Centre, have each claimed to embody Conservative Party ideals. But now it’s up to 5th District Conservative voters to decide who will represent them in the November election. more

Mike Russo and Judy Rattner | 9/10/09