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Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/24/11

State should open woodlands to the public

For nearly 10 years, the Herald has exposed the dire condition into which the woodlands surrounding the Meadowbrook Parkway have fallen. Vandals regularly spray graffiti on trees. Contractors dump their waste there. more

3/24/11

Host John Quiñones revealed to Carol Baum, left, and her mother, Florence, that they were filmed as part of the television show.

Popular ABC show comes to East Meadow

A noticeably pregnant waitress named Mia served two women their orders at a diner booth. Then she sat down at a nearby table and took out her cell phone. Mia put her feet up on another chair and … more

By Mike Caputo | 3/23/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were part of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options. County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that … more

Mike Caputo and Alex Costello | 3/23/11

District Attorney Kathleen Rice at a press conference on Wednesday, where she announced the arrests of 17 suspects for their role in a massive mortgage fraud and identity theft scheme.

DA takes down massive mortgage fraud operation

After a two-year investigation, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office indicted 17 people — including an Elmont man — for their roles in what has been called the largest mortgage fraud and identity theft scheme in Nassau County’s history, in which more than $20 million was stolen from homeowners, banks and the county government. more

By Chris Engelhardt | 3/17/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more...African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April 17. … more

3/17/11

The Nassau County Unprotected Woodlands Taskforce discussed plans for an upcoming “Envirothon” at a meeting on Monday. The group is headed by Legislator Norma Gonsalves, at head of table, and Legislator David Denenberg, at right. At the Envirothon, the task force will announce a plan to allow fishing at Mullener Pond in North Merrick, where it has been prohibited. Clockwise from left were Brian Foley, deputy regional director, New York State Department of Parks; Gonsalves; Donald Hohn, planner, county Planning Commission; Heidi O’Riordan, aquatic biologist, state Department of Environmental Conservation; Brian Schneider, hydrogeologist, county Department of Public Works; and Denenberg.

State eyes fishing at Mullener Pond

Shaped like a footprint, Mullener Pond abuts the Meadowbrook Parkway amid a stand of oaks and maples just south of Jerusalem Avenue in North Merrick. It is a quiet place, hemmed in by a six-foot … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/15/11

Long Island Aquatic Club swimmers and Franklin Square residents Ryan VanManen, left, Julia Pusateri, Amanda Agostino and Dylan VanManen.

LIAC swimmers to compete in Junior Olympics

More than 150 swimmers from the Long Island Aquatic Club will compete in the 2011 Short Course Junior Olympics at the Nassau County Aquatic Center March 27 to March 29. The athletes representing the LIAC will compete against swimmers from throughout the New York Metropolitan area during the three-day meet. Athletes in this competition range in ages from 8 to 18. To qualify for the event, many of the swimmers have been practicing five to six days a week, and achieved their qualifying standards in other local swim meets throughout the year. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/15/11

Hi, I'm Mitch

Here’s the deal… I’m Mitch, a 27-year-old guy who’s lived on Long Island virtually my entire life. I went to Hewlett High School, graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2005, and have been working in television and media since. Pretty basic, right? more

By Mitchell Hart Cooper | 3/15/11

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... African American DollsA selection of African American dolls from the collection of Freeport artist April Marius are on view, commemorating Black History Month. Through April … more

3/10/11