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Possible public Hep-A exposure at Merrick 7-Eleven, county warns

Officials from the Nassau County Department of Health warned the public on Friday of a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in a food handler who worked at the 7-Eleven at 1555 Jerusalem Ave. in Merrick. more

3/8/19

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano's attorney Kevin Keating addressed reporters outside federal court in Central Islip after Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty of multiple corruption charges at their second trial.

Manganos found guilty on multiple corruption charges

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty on a number of charges Friday morning following a second trial on federal charges that they abused their positions for personal benefit. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/8/19

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, second from right on dais, told resident Rori Gordon that she has seen passions on both sides of the debate over recreational marijuana. “We really need to have a data-driven conversation on this,” she said.

Town officials enact pre-emptive pot ban

Members of the Hempstead Town Board unanimously decided to get out in front of impending recreational marijuana legalization at the state level. With a vote of 7-0, the Town Board enacted a moratorium of one year on the sale of pot within the town, and a ban on smoking it in town parks and facilities. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/7/19

In 2012, Bellmore's Shore Road had severe flooding after Hurricane Sandy ravaged Long Island. It still has "chronic" flooding today, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney said.

Flood relief on the way in Bellmore and Merrick

Flooding diversion projects — in the offing since Hurricane Sandy slammed Long Island in 2012 — are beginning construction this year. more

By Andrew Garcia | 3/7/19

School districts delay start, cancel classes because of winter storm

The overnight storm from Sunday night into Monday morning may have dropped less snow than expected — two to four inches as compared to the predicted four to eight — but school districts across … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/4/19

County must shed ‘most segregated’ label

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing in Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder in 2013, opined that the nation had made such strides in overcoming racism since the passage of landmark civil rights legislation in the 1960s . . . more

3/1/19

The popular Disney cover band is ready to rock on Disney-style on March 3.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 28-March 1, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, … more

2/28/19

Stacy Brief, second from left, at a past Youth Wellness Summit panel in New Jersey.

Bellmore-Merrick to host first Nassau County youth wellness summit

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s focus on mental health wellness continues to expand. On March 19, Brookside School will host Nassau County’s first Youth Wellness Summit, a program created by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/28/19

Nassau County police and paramedics arrived at the scene on Thomas Place on Feb. 21.

Murder-suicide under investigation in Bellmore

Two people are dead in Bellmore in an apparent murder-suicide on Feb. 21, according to police. more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/22/19

Chazz Palminteri visits the area with his autobiographical one-man show "A Bronx Tale" on Feb. 24.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Buddy: The Buddy Holly StoryThe musical biography of the early rock ‘n roller, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. … more

2/21/19

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