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The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.

East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49

Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more

Mary Malloy | 7/3/10

Summer can be cool if we all follow the rules

Recent drowning deaths on Long Island have prompted local officials to focus on water safety at our beaches, bays and public pools and to remind private pool owners of regulations already in place. more

7/1/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/30/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/23/10

Police found an unattended suitcase at the Waldbaum's shopping center on Merrick Road in Merrick on Saturday, and the bomb squad was called in.

Second supermarket shut down because of suspicious suitcase

Nassau County Police cordoned off the Waldbaum’s shopping center on Merrick Road in Merrick on Saturday, around 5 p.m., after a suspicious suitcase was left unattended in the middle of the parking lot amid shopping carts and cars. more

Scott Brinton | 6/19/10

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice is taking a tough-as-nails approach to nabbing heroin dealers.

D.A. taking hard line on heroin

Part six in a series. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice made a name for herself with her tough-as-nails prosecution of drunken drivers. Now, as the use of heroin has spread on Long Island, it's little surprise that the headstrong D.A. is taking a hard line. more

Sari Zeidler and Deirdre Krasula | 6/17/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/16/10

Protect yourself from police pretenders

While driving down a dark street you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. It’s definitely not a patrol car, and it doesn’t appear to be the typical model used as an unmarked police vehicle. more

6/14/10

North Shore Animal League hosts humanitarian awards

North Shore Animal League America -- the world's largest no-kill shelter -- held its annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon on June 9 at the Garden City Hotel. more

Mary Malloy | 6/9/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/9/10