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Inwood residents and landscaping business owners in Inwood mowed the grass and cleaned up the shoulder areas of the Nassau Expressway.

Nearly three months ago, after hearing non-stop complaints from residents about the overgrown grass and debris on the Nassau Expressway, which runs through Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence to the Atlantic Beach Bridge, Inwood resident Pete Sobol decided to bring volunteers together to mow the grass and clean up the roadway. more

By Ann Friedman | 7/31/13

In Nathalie Nelson’s Advanced Placement English prep class for 11th- and 12-graders, senior Sigourney Nelson (no relation) displayed her project on the perception of racism.

Welcome to ‘Miss T’s’ school

Summer school Principal Anastasia Tzortzatos, who’s known as “Miss T,” patrols Lawrence High School with a walkie-talkie, which allows rapid communication with her staff, and has a quick smile for any of the 300 students who need a dose of support. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/31/13

Zomick’s workers braid the challah bread.

Dough and standards rise at Zomick’s

Moshe Kaff is very proud of the thousands of the 200 different items ranging from breads to cookies to cakes at his Inwood-based Zomick’s Food Products bakery on Inip Drive produces on a weekly basis. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/24/13

Zomick’s products are sold throughout the Five Towns and nationally. Above, bread on the shelves of the Foodtown in Hewlett.

Troubling inspection record for Zomick’s

Inwood-based kosher baker Zomick’s Food Products that supplies breads, cakes and pastries throughout the nation has a troubled inspection record, according to NY State Department of Agricultural records, but passed its most recent review. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/17/13

Civic Law

Q: What is the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and what could it mean for me? A: The State Environmental Quality Review Act (known by its acronym SEQRA) is a complex State statute … more

By A. Thomas Levin | 7/16/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

Hurricane Sandy victims received assistance from the state’s Department of Financial Services outside of Cedarhurst Village Hall. Clivell R. Wilson, Michael Romano, Trustee Ron Lanzilotta, Mayor Andrew J. Parise, Mathew Meyer and Cyprian M. Osutl.

Helping Sandy victims in Cedarhurst village

In an effort to help mend some of the destruction done by Hurricane Sandy, the New York State Department of Financial Services representatives came to Cedarhurst on June 10 and 11. more

7/10/13

The Lawrence School District unveiled plans to improve student academic achievement. Above, Superintendent Gary Schall and guidance counselor Veronica Ortiz explained the issues involved at a special board meeting on Monday.

Getting grades up

Raising its graduation rate, increasing the number of Regents diplomas with distinction and reaching students who lack a strong educational foundation and English language proficiency are the primary goals of new plans unveiled by Lawrence School District officials at a special board meeting on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/10/13

One man can move legislative mountains

It’s been 24 years since I left state government, and the one thing that still holds true is that the legislative leaders make the biggest decisions, from the beginning of the session to its very end. more

6/20/13

We need to change LIPA, but with care

The Long Island Power Authority is a nonprofit municipal electric utility that has operated in some capacity on Long Island for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember, LIPA has been about as popular as a root canal. more

6/13/13

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