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A 27-person special legislative task force is expected to research and ultimately recommend prevention methods in the hopes of combatting antisemitism in Nassau County.

Task force to explore antisemitism surge

Nassau County officials have created a special legislative task force to combat antisemitism and, immediately after being sworn in, went right to work. Made up of eight legislators … more

5/19/22

It was all smiles and friendship for Shomron Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after signing an economic and cultural agreement between the two ‘sister’ regions. Joining them were, at far left, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and former Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Nassau County executive champions partnership with West Bank

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron. more

By Ed Weintrob | 5/19/22

Alanna Russo, the strategic engagement director for Community Offshore Wind — which is developing a seabed lease in the New York Bight — says they hope to get some of its wind energy projects off the ground and running by the end of the decade.

Alternative energy blows in with Long Island's future at stake

There are certainly some advantages to living on an island — advantages Matt Cohen says Long Island doesn’t exploit enough. Especially when it comes to alternative energy sources like offshore wind. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 5/19/22

Longtime Lynbrook resident Gerard O'Connor dies at 92

Longtime Lynbrook resident Gerard O'Connor died on May 12, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He was 92. more

5/19/22

New Senate bill takes aim at puppy mills

Amid controversy caused by many pet stores, including allegations against Shake A Paw in Lynbrook, the New York State Senate approved legislation that would shutdown the puppy mill pipeline and end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state on May 11. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/19/22

Courtesy Village of Rockville Centre Lynbrook resident Anthony Iannone was recently appointed as superintendent of water for the Village of Rockville Centre.

Lynbrook resident appointed head of Rockville Centre Water Department

The Village of Rockville Centre has appointed Anthony Iannone as superintendent of water. Iannone, a lifelong Lynbrook resident, previously served as superintendent for RVC from 2003 to 2011. more

5/19/22

The Strife family, from left, Tori, RoseAnne, Sean, Thomas and Dylan. Sean Strife is selling calendars to fund scholarships in honor of RoseAnne, who was active in the community and died of complications of Covid-19 on March 29, 2021.

Lynbrook man creates sunrise calendars to fund scholarship in memory of late wife

For Sean Strife, every picture was for his wife. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/19/22

Lynbrook's $96.8M school budget approved by voters, Belmont, Lewner voted to school board

Lynbrook voters hit the polls on Tuesday and approved the $96.8 million budget for 2022-23 while voting William Belmont and Andrew Lewner to the school board. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/22

Voters approve East Rockaway School District's $42.6M budget, elect McNally, Motherway to school board

When polls closed in East Rockaway on Tuesday night, voters approved the $42.6 million school budget for 2022-23 and voted incumbent Peter McNally and newcomer Michael Motherway to the school board over challenger Maureen Doyle. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/22

Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

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