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The Town of Hempstead incinerates its garbage at the Covanta waste-to-energy plant in Westbury. The ash is then sent to the Town of Brookhaven landfill in Suffolk County. That landfill is expected to close in 2024, which will force Hempstead to find another landfill to dispose of ash, potentially increasing costs and the fees that contractors and landscapers must pay to dispose of their waste.

Hempstead Town raises fine for illegal dumping to $10K

The Town of Hempstead Board voted at a Sept. 8 virtual meeting to increase the fine for illegal dumping in the town from $1,500 to $10,00 per incident. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said the board … more

By Damali Ramirez | 9/24/20

Lynbrook woman sentenced to 13 years for role in 2016 attack that led to her mother's death

A Lynbrook woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in her boyfriend's barbell attack on her mother outside of her Long Beach apartment, which led to her death two years later. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/24/20

North Shore residents reflected on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a feminist icon.

The North Shore remembers Ruth Bader Ginsburg

On a chilly and somber Sunday, a small crowd gathered outside State Supreme Court in Garden City to remember the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday at age 87. … more

By Jennifer Corr | 9/24/20

Nick Pinto joins Sea Cliff board

In an uncontested election on Sept. 17, Nick Pinto became the newest member of the Sea Cliff village board of trustees. Pinto will enter his fourth year of public service in Sea Cliff, having spent … more

By Mike Conn | 9/24/20

The Sea Cliff Fire Department will be able to use thermal cameras for local heat signatures in low-visibility areas.

Sea Cliff Fire Department to receive thermal cameras

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, a Democrat from Glen Cove, has secured a $29,800 county grant for the Village of Sea Cliff, which will be used to purchase four thermal imaging cameras … more

By Mike Conn | 9/24/20

Long Beach officials discussed the possible sale of the city garage.

Long Beach mulls sale of bus garage

Trying to work itself out of deep financial troubles, Long Beach is considering selling its 20,000-square-foot city garage, where buses and other municipal vehicles are maintained. The building … more

By James Bernstein | 9/24/20

New Edge City Church launches in Lynbrook

On Sept. 13, almost two-dozen people gathered for Edge City church’s first in-person launch service in Lynbrook. The church had originally been set to open for the first time for Palm Sunday on April 5, however, with the coronavirus pandemic in full effect at the time, large group gatherings were banned. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 9/23/20

A development firm is seeking to build a condominium project called Parson’s Corners at Lynbrook at the site of a sushi restaurant in the village’s downtown.

Condo project proposed for Lynbrook

A development firm caused a stir in Lynbrook last week when it posted fliers in the neighborhood and revealed plans on social media to build an 18-unit luxury condominium project in the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

East Rockaway School District Superintendent Lisa Ruiz said officials closed the high school for three days after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 in accordance with state and local guidelines.

East Rockaway High School reopens after short break

Classes were back in session at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School on Monday after district officials shut the building down for three days when a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

Sacred Heart Church in Island Park celebrated the San Gennaro Feast on Sept. 12, which included a parade.

A successful, socially distant 49th annual San Gennaro Feast in Island Park

The coronavirus couldn’t keep Sacred Heart Church in Island Park from celebrating the 49th annual San Gennaro Feast at Sacred Heart on Sept. 12. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

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