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Norma Gonsalves, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, at the lectern, said county, town and state officials are working together to push legislation that would give local municipalities the power to enforce their own codes to impose residency restrictions on convicted sex offenders. She was joined in Eisenhower Park’s Field 2 by State Sen. Michael Venditto, far left, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Anthony Santino, Kim Wipperman, of Massapequa, and children Annie and Ella Pokalsy, of Seaford.

Legislators push new sex offender restrictions

Legislators from the town, county and state level gathered at Eisenhower Park on May 1 to publicize legislation currently in the state Assembly that would give local municipalities the authority to enforce their own laws restricting convicted sex offenders from living near schools and parks. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/15

The conceptual master plan for the revamped Nassau Coliseum site, submitted to Town of Hempstead officials last week, calls for two new hotels and a 416,000 square foot renovation to the arena.

Nassau Coliseum revamp plans submitted

Brooklyn real estate developer Bruce Ratner submitted his blueprint for the redevelopment of Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, and the surrounding area, to Town of Hempstead officials on April … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 4/22/15

Senator Charles Schumer displayed a counterfeit $100 bill and a Monopoly $100 bill — which he said were effectively the same thing.

Fighting back against the fakers

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer came to Rockville Centre on April 8 to urge the Secret Service to devote more resources to fighting counterfeiting operations on Long Island. more

By Alex Costello | 4/15/15

The RVCPD PBA recently donated $2,000 to the NYPD Widow and children’s Fund in honor officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos. Pictured here with the check are, from left, RVCPD Commissioner Charles Gennario, Sergeant Jim Giovaniello, Detective Tim Seward, Officer Nick DeLuca, Art Flowers owner Keith Linsalata, Officer Ramos’ former partner NYPD Police Officer Jeff Broadman, Sergeant Randy Dodd, Officer Evan Siar, Officer Everett Mojica, RVC PBA President Jim Carty, Officer Matt Vickery, Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard, Rockville Centre First Lady Barbara Murray and Mayor Francis X. Murray.

Rockville Centre police make donation to NYPD

It turns out those blue ribbons all over town weren’t just for decoration. more

By Alex Costello | 4/15/15

Letters to the Editor: Town of Hempstead

To the Editor: On March 24, more than 300 people believed it important enough to take off from work and forgo personal and family obligations to go down to Hempstead Town Hall to let their representatives know their views on issues that impact their lives. Town Hall was filled to capacity. Yet two councilpersons, Anthony Santino and Erin King-Sweeney, who have salaries of $67,000 for their part-time jobs, which require them to appear two days per month at Town Hall, joined Supervisor Kate Murray and walked out of a crowded meeting so they could attend a photo op in Wantagh. more

4/8/15

JayCee Driesen crooned a birthday song to Sylvia Davis.

Celebrating 105 wonderful years

Last month, Rockville Centre resident Sylvia Davis celebrated her milestone 105th birthday. Davis, who lives at Maple Pointe Assisted Living in Rockville Centre, celebrated the momentous … more

4/8/15

Mayor Francis X. Murray and the board of trustees unanimously approved the new budget, which raises taxes 2.83 percent.

Village adopts 2015-16 budget

It’s official — the average Rockville Centre homeowner will pay $100 more in village taxes next year. In a meeting that was not televised, the board of trustees adopted the 2015-16 budget on April 1. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/8/15

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions on April 11.

Shelter offering free adoptions this Saturday

A new adoption season will kick off at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on Saturday, April 11 as the shelter hosts “Spring Fling: Spring Ahead to a New 4-Legged Love.” From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all pet adoptions are free, and adopters will go home with a free photo with their new family member. more

4/8/15

Town of Hempstead officials unveiled the new mobile vet surgical suite on March 24 outside the animal shelter in Wantagh.

Animal shelter unveils mobile van

In its continuing mission to reduce the unwanted dog and cat population, the Town of Hempstead has introduced its new mobile surgical van, which will be used to perform spaying and neutering procedures in different communities. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Sandel Seniors, joined by Mayor Murray, at left, rocked out to their parody of “All About that Bass” at the School of Rock.

Seniors rock the village

The teen pop sensation Meghan Trainor may be all about that bass, but the Sandel Senior Center is all about the place — Rockville Centre, that is. With that sentiment and a fun video, the senior center handily won the village’s first “I ♥ RVC!” video contest. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/1/15

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