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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.

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

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

Guarantee would have protected Island Park

To the Editor: Legislator Howard Koppel’s recent letter (“Repealing guarantee was fair for everyone,” March 3-9) missed the point. The Island Park School District and all its residents … more

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

Oceanside bowlers, from left to right, Josh Vine, Kyle Smith, Derrick Miller, Mike Maloney and Mike Ryan.

Sailors roll to top five finish

While some teams struggled with the addition of a fifth bowler to the lineup for the Nassau County championships, Oceanside had its depth on display at Garden City Bowl and placed fifth in a field of 16 schools. more

Tony Bellissimo | 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