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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 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

Oceanside Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown addressed the ways that savings could be found on internal auditing services.

School districts and BOCES work together

On March 1, representatives from Nassau BOCES and many school districts in the county gathered to announce progress made — and hopes for the future — for sharing services and saving money. … more

Alex Costello | 3/9/11

Budgetary challenges must be met head-on

It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more

3/3/11

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

3/2/11

Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey addressed reporters' questions on the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: Shooter ‘out to commit mayhem’

The man who fired at least eight rounds at Bellmore fire volunteers and Nassau County Police officers Tuesday night may have had “turmoil in his personal life,” Commissioner Lawerence Mulvey said Wednesday afternoon. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 3/2/11

The shooter, who police say they were forced to shoot down and kill, crashed into this telephone pole with his Ford pickup before he opened fire on Bellmore Fire Department volunteers who had come to his aid.

Bellmore firefighter gunned down

A Bellmore Fire Department volunteer was shot late Tuesday night as he attempted to help a crash victim on Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore, according to police. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/11

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