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Nassau County, who’s watching out for us?

When County Executive Ed Mangano took office in January, he knew his plate was full. What he didn’t know was just how bad the situation was. Nassau County’s 2011 budget currently has a gap … more

Al D'Amato | 7/7/10

The bridge work over Peninsula Boulevard continues.

Bridge work in Rockville Centre continued

According to William Vlasak of Nassau County's Department of Public Works, renovations to the three pedestrian bridges over Peninsula Blvd. —that connect the village to Hempstead State Lake Park — is running according to schedule. more

7/7/10

Contact Albany for support on assessment plan

When I took office on January 1, 2010, I knew Nassau County was in bad shape. Our residents are overtaxed, we're facing a $286 million deficit that was caused by government waste, and our property … more

Ed Mangano | 7/7/10

Events On Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

7/7/10

Rockville Centre's Electric Department called on residents to conserve their use of power during the extreme heat the region will experience for the next three days.

Rockville Centre opens cooling center; asks residents to conserve power

In response to the extreme heat this week, the Village of Rockville Centre, in conjunction with the Nassau County Dept. of Emergency Management, opened a cooling center for the public on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Sandel Senior Center, 50 S. Park Ave. until 9 p.m. each evening. more

by Judy Rattner | 7/6/10

The East Rockaway Village board was shocked and saddened by the news of their mayor's unexpected death. Pictured from left are Trustees Fran Lenahan and Irene Villacci; Mayor Ed Sieban, Deputy Mayor Richard Meagher, and Trustee Bruno Romano.

East Rockaway Mayor Ed Sieban dies at 49

Residents, friends and family members are grieving over the loss of East Rockaway Mayor Edward Sieban, who died unexpectedly on July 3 after a brief stay at Winthrop University Hospital. Sieban was 49. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis. more

Mary Malloy | 7/3/10

Summer can be cool if we all follow the rules

Recent drowning deaths on Long Island have prompted local officials to focus on water safety at our beaches, bays and public pools and to remind private pool owners of regulations already in place. more

7/1/10

William Walsh was sentenced to 18 years to life for the murder of his wife, Leah Hirschel Walsh, a Rockville Centre native

William Walsh sentenced in 2008 murder of his wife, Rockville Centre native Leah Hirschel Walsh

Nassau County Court Judge David Ayres did not mince words as he sentenced William Walsh to 18 years to life on June 23 for the murder of his wife, Rockville Centre native Leah Hirschel Walsh, in October 2008. In a Mineola courtroom packed with Leah's family members and friends, Ayres described Walsh as a cold-blooded murderer who should never again be a free man, and he pledged to make sure that any future parole board considering Walsh's release would be made aware of his opinion. more

by Judy Rattner | 6/30/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/30/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

6/23/10