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No swearing-in for Long Beach police commissioner

Ron Walsh, a high-ranking veteran Nassau County police officer, was to be sworn in Friday as Long Beach’s new top cop after a farewell ceremony at Nassau police headquarters. Instead, … more

By James Bernstein | 1/14/21

Sunrise Highway, at right in 1930, was built in 1927. The Baldwin Historical Society, in collaboration with the Baldwin Public Library, hosted a Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to explore the history of Baldwin.

Learning about Baldwin’s rich history

The Baldwin Historical Society, in collaboration with the Baldwin Public Library, hosted a Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to explore the history of Baldwin. Marialisa Ar-nold, of the Baldwin Public … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/14/21

A group walked laps around the Baldwin High School track on Jan. 9 to take the “First Lap” of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to support cancer research.

Walking laps in Baldwin to support Relay for Life, cancer research

A few people made their way around the tracks of Baldwin High School last Saturday to take the “First Lap” to support the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Relay for … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/14/21

Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents decry rioting at the Capitol

The riot perpetrated by a mob of insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6 spurred plenty of local reaction. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

Nassau County officials presented Elmont residents with a $25,000 check for the creation of an Elmont Police Activity League in November.

PAL program begins in Elmont

When Elmont students were producing a video advocating more police presence at community events last November, several residents were already working with Nassau County police officials to increase … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/14/21

Town of Hempstead Bay Constables Orazio Taddeo of Oceanside, left and Salvatore Mastraccio of Long Beach received the Hometown Heroes award for rescuing a dunk hunter who fell into the frigid waters near Reynolds Channel on Janury 10.

Two Bay Constables honored for saving a man in Point Lookout

Two Hempstead Town Bay Constables were honored Tuesday for their quick action in saving the life of a man who fell into frigid waters while duck hunting near the Curtis E. Fisher West Marina in Point … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/14/21

Franklin Square school district switches to remote learning, Elmont and Sewanhaka schools closed

All schools in the Franklin Square school district, as well as the Gotham Avenue School in the Elmont Union Free School District, will remain closed until Jan. 19, as the number of coronavirus cases … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/13/21

The City of Long Beach was found liable for $131 million in a legal case dating back 31 years.

Judge finds Long Beach liable for $131 million in Haberman case

A Supreme Court judge in Nassau County Monday found the City of Long Beach liable for $131 million in damages in a case that goes back 31 years, brought by a Manhattan developer after the city … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/13/21

The rescue vixens — and the Grinch — posed for a photo with the event organizers, the Irish Pub owner Shawn Sabel, third from left, and Steve Burke, of the Baldwin Hot Rod Association.

Locals host drive-thru Toys for Tots car show in Baldwin

The Baldwin Hot Rod Association teamed up with the Irish Pub to host a drive-through holiday Car Show to benefit Toys for Tots on Dec. 13. Neighbors drove through the Irish Pub parking lot behind … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/12/21

One major project that is slated to be completed by the end of 2021 in Lynbrook is the Cornerstone at Yorkshire apartment complex, which is under construction.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway officials eye major projects in new year

After a challenging 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Lynbrook and East Rockaway officials and civic leaders are looking toward a 2021 full of projects and goals. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

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