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County officials are finalizing an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island to build an underground line that will connect the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility.
County officials finalizing $30M plan to connect Island Park, Bay Park plants
On Jan. 27, the Nassau County Legislature tooks steps towad finalizing an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island to spend $30 million on a power line that will stretch from the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility. more
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Ryan Hemsley, right, was sworn in as Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner by Chairman Austin Graff on Jan. 21 to replace Commissioner Matthew Horowitz, who resigned from the board.
Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 gets a new commissioner
Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 underwent a shake-up recently, as Commissioner Matthew Horowitz resigned and Ryan Hemsley was appointed as his replacement. more
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Phil Alvarez, left, said he is fulfilling his late brother Luis Alvarez’s legacy by helping people with 9/11-related illnesses sign up for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The fund recently instituted a “look-back” period, which means that those who could not previously sign up — because more than two years had passed since they were diagnosed with an illness — have another chance to do so.
Phil Alvarez continues fight of his late brother, Oceanside resident Luis Alvarez
Inspired by his brother’s heroism, Phil Alvarez is continuing to fight for those who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. more
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Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.
GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office
Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more
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The Oceanside Library’s board of directors voted 7-0 to approve putting a $33.5 million bond proposal to a vote to make several repairs and enhancements to the facility. The vote is scheduled for May 19.
Oceanside Library officials present plans for ‘Vision 2020’ initiative
The roofs and windows at the Oceanside Library leak regularly, the restrooms have not been redone in 22 years, and many rooms need to be modernized. Those are just a few of the reasons that the library board voted 7-0 on Jan. 15 to approve putting a $33.5 million bond to a vote to fund repairs. more
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Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators, elected officials and members of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee celebrated King’s life at the hospital’s 12th annual event in his honor on Monday.
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside honors staff member at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Mount Sinai South Nassau and local elected officials honored the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with musical tributes and poetry readings during the hospital’s 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Monday. more
The E.F. Barrett Generation Station, in Island Park, will have to follow new regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation that aim to improve public health by reducing harmful emissions.
E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park to follow new DEC guidelines
The Department of Environmental Conservation recently passed a measure that will reduce air pollution by regulating emissions from peak-use power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park. more
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Levin’s Pharmacy in Oceanside hosted a rally on Oct. 23, urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would have restricted the power that pharmacy benefit managers have over small businesses. Cuomo vetoed the legislation on Dec. 26.
Oceanside pharmacist heads to Albany for protest after Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes bill
In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto of a bill that would have regulated the impact that pharmacy benefit managers have on small businesses, Levin’s Pharmacy owner Fred Rigel said he planned to take the fight to Albany. more
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Elected officials and religious leaders gathered on Jan. 3 to denounce acts of anti-Semitism that plagued New York last month.
Oceanside rabbis react to statewide anti-Semitic attacks
In the wake of several anti-Semitic bias incidents across the state last month, local rabbis are making efforts to ensure the safety of their congregants and to create dialogue within their communities to foster a safe environment. more
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Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.
Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’
When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more
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