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Bellmore man charged with crack possession

A Bellmore man was arrested by New York State police on Sunday, just after 10 p.m. An officer stopped Peter Held, 44, for an unsafe lane change and for failing to signal a lane change on the … more

11/30/11

The Nutcracker delights audiences every holiday season. Rockville Centre’s Leggz Ltd. Dance presents one of the area’s popular versions of this festive ballet.

Long Island stages welcome many interpretations of The Nutcracker

Those sugar plum fairies and assorted figments of a young girl’s dream have arrived for the festive season.The holiday classic shines brightly on area stages. more

By Karen Bloom | 11/30/11

Put education before artificial turf

New York state recently imposed a 2 percent tax-levy cap on school districts, forcing them to pare spending by hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, unless they can win 60 percent of the vote to override the cap. more

11/25/11

To infinity and beyond

By chance, I happened to notice that on Nov. 9, The Huffington Post reported that a potential Republican challenger to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a 2014 gubernatorial race, was defeated in his reelection bid for Erie County executive. more

Hal Peterson | 11/23/11

On the Wantagh State Parkway, New York State troopers investigated the killing of North Bellmorite Walter Boland, allegedly at the hands of his ex-wife, Nancy Boland. Authorities say Nancy Boland dumped her husband's body in the woods off the parkway.

N. Bellmore woman charged with killing ex-husband

State Police have arrested and charged a North Bellmore woman with fatally stabbing her ex-husband in their home and then dumping his body along the Wantagh State Parkway. more

11/21/11

Local college students joined with community groups to encourage Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to provide more information about a new contract with Veolia Transportation Inc., which is set to take over Long Island Bus.

Students rally for more disclosure on bus contract

Veolia Transportation Inc. recently signed a contract to take over operation of Long Island Bus, run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The Nassau County Attorney’s Office is reviewing the agreement before it is submitted to the county Legislature for a vote, but members of New York Public Interest Research Group Fund want the details now more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/31/11

Rabbi Scott Hoffman, spiritual leader of Temple Israel of South Merrick, plans to compete in the New York City Marathon in November for the second straight year. His effort will benefit the United Jewish Appeal.

Taking on NYC’s biggest race for a cause

While running across the Queensboro Bridge during mile 16 of the 2010 New York City Marathon, Rabbi Scott Hoffman said he heard nothing. While usually flooded by cars headed to and from Manhattan, … more

By David Weingrad, dweingrad@liherald.com | 10/28/11

A flight redesign for New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia went into effect last week, requiring westbound planes to head east over Nassau County and then north to Westchester County, before finally turning west, instead of heading directly west, over New Jersey.

Nassau airspace more crowded under new flight patterns

More jets began flying over Nassau County on Oct. 20, under new flight patterns designed for New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing many residents to become concerned about the frequency of jet noise. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/20/11

After having his license temporarily revoked on Oct. 12, Richard Dutrow Jr., 52, trainer of Big Brown, winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, was granted a 30-day reprieve on Oct. 17.

New York trainer gets 10-year ban after drugging horses

Richard Dutrow Jr., 52, trainer of Big Brown, winner of the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, had his license temporarily revoked on Oct. 12 by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board for multiple rules violations — including drugging his horses — banning him from New York racetracks for 10 years. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/19/11

On Oct. 5, Elmont resident Mimi Pierre-Johnson marched with Occupy Wall Street in New York City.

Elmont resident marches with Occupy Wall Street

Occupy Wall Street, an ongoing series of demonstrations that began on Sept. 17, is based in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, and has grown to include nearly 1,000 protests in more than 80 countries, has a local following. more

By Jackie Nash | 10/15/11

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