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Natasha Koplik, 19, of Wantagh, a member of the Nassau County Police Explorers, played a victim during a disaster-preparedness contest organized by the Nassau County Community Emergency Response Team and the Office of Emergency Management at the Four Towns Fire Training Center in Merrick on Sept. 21.

CERT volunteers prep for the next Big One

Sept. 21 was the 76th anniversary of the infamous Long Island Express of 1938, a massive Category 3 hurricane that slammed into the Island, New Jersey and much of New England with rare ferocity, killing 800 people and causing $308 million in damage (the equivalent of $4.8 billion today), including the destruction of 57,000 homes. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/26/14

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, is accused of systematic fraud by his former law firm in State Supreme Court filings. Now his major assets are frozen.

State court blocks Denenberg from selling assets

A state judge has put Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg on a daily-living, expenses-only budget, at least until a Sept. 29 court hearing on his former law firm’s application to block Denenberg from selling or transferring financial assets. more

By Brian Racow | 9/25/14

The Senegal St. Joseph Gospel Choir visits the Madison Theatre in Rockville Centre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

9/24/14

Crafters gather at Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend

Unique craft items and artworks are the draw at the annual fair held on the ample grounds around the Nsssau County Museum of Art. more

9/24/14

Unused Land at Cedar Creek would be used to house more than 1,100 solar panels.

Solar panels proposed at Cedar Creek

Under-utilized land at the Cedar Creek Water Treatment Plant could be used for a solar energy project. Nassau County is proposing to enter into a 20-year lease agreement with SunEdison Origination 1 to construct, operate and manage a three-megawatt solar energy project on 12.5 acres of land at the Water Treatment Plant, which abuts both Wantagh and Seaford. more

By Laura Schofer | 9/24/14

Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, of Merrick, is accused of systematic fraud by his former law firm in State Supreme Court filings.

Denenberg accused in elaborate fraud scheme; drops out of Senate race

The former law firm of Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg is suing him in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, seeking $3.6 million in damages. The firm alleges that Denenberg systemically and fraudulently overbilled a client to the tune of $2.3 million over eight years, and sought a 25 percent annual bonus from the firm based, at least in part, on those billings. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/23/14

Winnie the Pooh and his pals explore the 100 Acre Wood., staged by Plaza Theatrical Productions, at Long Island Children's Museum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

9/18/14

2nd Congressional District candidates Peter King, Patricia Maher and William Stevenson.

Seaford’s Peter King faces pair for House seat

Seaford’s longtime congressman, Peter King, is looking to return to Washington next year, seeking his 12th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/18/14

River City comes alive in "The Music Man in Concert" at Hofstra University, presented by its Gray Wig alumni theater company.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

9/10/14

Cedar Creek possible site for materials lab

A $2.5 million building materials lab could be built near the Cedar Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant in Seaford to test nontoxic materials used in Nassau County road projects. Cedar Creek is one of two possible sites. Cantiague Park in Hicksville is also under consideration. more

By Laura Schofer | 9/10/14