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Officials: Bellmorite posed as fed to buy gun

A Bellmore man posed as a federal agent in order to buy a handgun in an upstate town, New York State Police said last Friday. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

The eastern portion of a roughly $16 million resurfacing project began on Sunrise Highway in Freeport on May 19. Work will start in Bellmore-Merrick in the near future and continue through the end of the year.

Sunrise Highway getting a face-lift

A five-mile stretch of Sunrise Highway that runs through Freeport, Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh will be resurfaced by the New York State Department of Transportation, officials said. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/21/14

Breakstone running unopposed for Bellmore board

A longtime trustee of the Bellmore School District Board of Education is seeking reelection in an uncontested race. Jay L. T. Breakstone, who has served the Board of Education for nearly 20 years, said he has more goals that he would like to accomplish as a trustee. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/15/14

Merrick Road was the third deadliest road, with seven fatalities. Above, Merrick Road in Merrick

Once again, L.I. roads make deadliest list

Roughly 200 pedestrians were killed on Long Island streets from 2010 to 2012, according to “The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking,” a report produced by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to decreasing pedestrian fatalities. Eighty-eight died on Nassau County streets. more

By Kimberly Charles | 5/15/14

A welcome move to open county government

The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward. We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time. more

5/8/14

Our taxes are sky-high, but the tax cap will help

I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more

5/1/14

With special goggles that mimic the effects of DWI, Kennedy High School students rode pedal cars around their gymnasium last week during a SADD club DWI and distracted driving awareness event.

Herald Video: Kennedy High lesson is deadly serious

Kennedy High School students played with blocks, threw darts and careered around their gymnasium in oversized pedal carts on April 24 and 25. So one could be forgiven for thinking they were horsing around. There was, however, a deadly serious message behind the fun and games. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/28/14

Potholes still remain four months after this year’s winter and road crews continue to repair holes.

Town, state smooth over rough patches

After braving a merciless winter, which closed out last month with four consecutive snowstorms and a record number of potholes, motorists across Nassau County are still hoping to end a rough commute … more

By Emily Webb | 4/22/14

“Clingy Darts,” a children’s toy often sold at Dollar Tree stores, is being recalled for containing more than six times the federal limit of the chemical DEHP.

Cuomo urges recall of contaminated children’s toy

On April 21, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the recall of “Clingy Darts,” a children’s toy that contains harmful amounts of a chemical toxin. The New York Department of … more

By Emily Webb | 4/22/14

Freedom to spend your money

Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more

4/10/14

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