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Crystal Dunn led the U.S. team in points in the tournament.

Rockville Centre native Crystal Dunn kicked her way to victory last week to secure a place for U.S. Women’s Soccer Team at the Olympics. Dunn, 23, scored six goals total at the Confederation … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/2/16

Police arrest O'side bank robbery suspect

Nassau County Police say they caught the man who allegedly robbed TD Bank on Long Beach Road twice in the past month. According to police, Melvin Olivo, 34, of Oceanside went to TD Bank on Feb. … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/1/16

Storm leaves thousands without power

Winds and rain from the storm on Wednesday night have left thousands of homes without power, according to PSEG Long Island. As of Thursday at 4;45 p.m., the utility reported that 8,893 households out of its 1.1 million customers on Long Island and the Rockaways do not have power. So far, the utility has restored service to more than 92 percent of the 98,000 customers affected by the storm and expects to have 95 percent restored by the end of the day. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/25/16

The Mill River project has begun its first stages of evaluation, which will continue for at least six months.

Slow first steps for Mill River

The $125 million Living with the Bay project has begun in Rockville Centre — the very early stages, that is. In November, workers from the Village of Rockville Centre, Rebuild by Design and … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 12/9/15

The scene shortly after the crash in Flushing on Friday morning.

I.P. man charged with driving while drunk

An Island Park man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, Driving While Intoxicated and other charges after allegedly slamming into the back of a parked yellow school bus on the morning of … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 12/18/15

Giving blood is easy and relatively painless, and can help save someone’s life. There are many upcoming blood drives this summer where you can donate.

Donate blood this summer

Summer is a good time to relax — it’s also a good time to give blood. There is a blood shortage, and local hospitals and blood banks need donations now. “Summer is one of the most … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/6/16

Former State Sen. Dean Skelos fought through reporters after his sentencing in May. His legal team is citing a recent Supreme Court decision in his appeal.

Skelos loses law license

A New York State appeals court has officially disbarred former State Sen. Dean Skelos, who was found guilty of corruption in December. Last week, the Second Judicial Department Appellate Division in Brooklyn formally took Skelos off the list of attorneys as a result of his felony conviction. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/29/16

Joe Samoles, center, has filed a lawsuit against the Oceanside Sanitation Board. He was supported by former co-worker Richard Zappa, left, and his attorney Austin Graff, right.

Former employee sues O’side sanitation district

Former Oceanside Sanitation worker Joe Samoles has filed a lawsuit against Sanitation District 7, hoping to reclaim funds paid to former supervisors. “There’s too many people there making … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 11/5/15

Sister Mary Alice Aschenbach brings in the harvest from the garden.

Mercy grows veggies for food pantries

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what if it’s an apple from a doctor? At Mercy Medical Center, a vegetable garden provides for local food pantries. “In honor of the tireless … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 11/4/15

South Nassau gets $500,000 for E.R.

It’s “a drop in the bucket” but it’s a start. South Nassau Communities Hospital (SNCH) received a $500,000 grant from the state to renovate its Emergency Room. The total renovation is estimated to cost more than $50 million and will not be completed until at least late 2017. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/7/15