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“This bar is what you spend on things that no one ever, ever needs.”
That line is from an episode of the TV comedy show “The Office,” but it can easily be applied to some of the real-life decisions Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control Albany are considering as part of this year’s state budget negotiations.
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By Steve Rhoads
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2/23/24
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First, the good news. Long Island has consistently been named one of the safest major metropolitan areas in the United States. And in recent years, Nassau County has repeatedly been named the safest county in the nation. Violent crime is down to levels that are among the lowest ever recorded. The Nassau County Police Department is second to none, and we are fortunate to have our law-and-order procedures under the leadership of Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and District Attorney Anne Donnelly, who are tough on crime and willing to enforce our laws to protect the public at the highest levels legally allowed.
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By Bill Gaylor
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2/23/24
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On Jan. 27, a New York City police lieutenant and an officer were trying to disperse a disorderly crowd outside a migrant shelter in Midtown Manhattan when they were viciously attacked by several people. After the melee, seven suspected assailants were arrested. Three were charged with felony assault and robbery. Of the seven, only one, who had a previous record of disorderly conduct, was held in lieu of $15,000 bail. All of the others were set free.
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By Howard Kopel
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2/23/24
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The practitioners who deliver physical, speech and occupational therapy services to babies and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities and developmental delays have not gotten a raise from Nassau County in nearly three decades. As homelessness continues to grow, Nassau has slashed its funding for the Department of Social Services, and its Homeless Intervention Team has been disbanded. Yet before dealing with these issues, the county sank $10 million of federal pandemic recovery aid into its 125th-anniversary plans.
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By Siela Bynoe
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2/23/24
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A half dozen fire departments responded to a house fire at 579 Scranton Ave. in Lynbrook not long after 2 a.m. on Feb. 20, officials said.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/20/24
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Joseph Cordes was Lynbrook basketball’s biggest supporter. He died unexpectedly on Jan. 17, and now the Hoops Club is honoring his memory the best way they know how — by starting a scholarship in his name.
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/16/24
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Lynbrook High School alum Joe Delia will speak with students about how to navigate the professional world after high school and college while striving to remain true to oneself.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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The Black Restaurant Coalition announces the kickoff of its highly anticipated 2nd Annual Black Restaurant Week, coinciding with the celebration of Black History Month.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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On Feb. 5, young citizens from Cub Scout Pack 84 and Scout Troops 332 and 121 participated in Good Government Night, hosted by the Village of East Rockaway.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/16/24
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The Long Island Shields, an organization for police officers from the island, commemorated Lynbrook police officers Kevin Hoffman, Patrick Scanlon, and Brandon Lavista at the Coral House on Thursday for their skilled response in a dicey situation.
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By Nicole Formisano
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2/16/24
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