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Hurricane Sandy was predicted to make landfall in New Jersey Monday into Tuesday, bringing hurricane-like conditions to the South Shore. As a consequence, the East Meadow School District has canceled classes for Monday.

In anticipation of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to inflict its most damage on Monday afternoon, the East Meadow School District has closed its schools for Monday, Oct. 29. more

David Weingrad | 10/28/12

Why do our school taxes continue to soar?

In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country. more

10/24/12

4th Congressional District candidates, from left, Carolyn McCarthy, Fran Becker and Frank Scaturro.

McCarthy has two challengers in 4th C.D.

There is a three-way race for the 4th Congressional District, which covers much of Nassau County’s south shore. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has represented the district since 1997 and is seeking her ninth term. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/24/12

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, showed how an ignition interlock can be used to prevent a drunk driver from getting behind the wheel of a school bus. He was joined by, from left, Al Belbol Jr., co-president of the Levy-Lakeside Elementary School PTA in Merrick; District Attorney Kathleen Rice; Susan Walpole, co-president of the Mandalay Elementary School PTA in Wantagh; and Assemblyman David McDonough.

Officials want ignition interlocks for school buses

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Assemblyman David McDonough joined together last week in calling for a new law to protect school children from drunk drivers. more

10/23/12

Republican Dean Skelos is running for his 15th term against Democratic challenger Thomas Feffer.

Incumbent Skelos runs for 15th term

Dean Skelos is running the 9th District in New York State Senate against newcomer Thomas Feffer (D-Lynbrook). Skelos has been the Majority Leader in the senate since 2010. He is running for his … more

10/17/12

Age: 58 Lives in: Glen Head Career: Lawyer, private practice in Glen Head; lawyer, Rerisi, Pollack and Lamberti; Village Prosecutor, Roselyn Harbor; Acting Village Justice, Roselyn Harbor; New York City Emergency Medical Service; New York Police Department, officer to detective. Education: Associate’s Degree, Nassau Community College, Political Science; bachelor’s degree, St. John’s University, Criminal Justice; CUNY Law School at Queen College graduate. Family: Married, four children

Michael Montesano and Mario Ferone vie for assembly seat

In the race for the 15th Assembly District, incumbent Michael Montesano is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Mario Ferone. more

10/12/12

Age: 41 Lives in: East Meadow Career: Attorney, 16 years; Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Hempstead, nine years. Education: Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Hofstra University; Hofstra Law School graduate. Family: Married, two kids

Tom McKevitt and Kevin Brady vie for assembly seat

In the race for the 17th Assembly District, East Meadow resident Tom McKevitt is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Kevin Brady, of Levittown. more

10/12/12

Anne Barracca was honored for her dedication to the PTA and PTSA at local schools.

Anne Barracca named among 'Women of Distinction'

Assemblyman Dave McDonough held his fourth annual Women of Distinction ceremony at the Merrick Public Library last month East Meadowite Anne Barracca was recognized for her volunteerism. Barracca was one of eight women honored last month. more

By: Shannon Koehle | 10/12/12

Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities

Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more

10/4/12

Pictured from left, East Meadow Kiwanis President Mitchell Allen; K-Kids Advisor Rich Santer; K-Kids members Devon Rafanelli, Marisa Simone, and Kira Gruber; New York District K-Kids Administrator Mickie Leamey; K-Kids Kiwanis Advisor Legislator Norma Gonsalvez and Kiwanian Helen Mettinis.

K-Kids remember Harlie Treanor

Community members and students and faculty from Bowling Green Elementary gathered in front of the school on Sept. 20 to honor the memory of Harlie Treanor, a recent graduate who lost her life, along with two other children, when a boat capsized on Fourth of July. more

By: Rich Santer, Bowling Green K-Kids Advisor | 9/28/12

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