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Residents are being told not to water their lawns by Long Island American Water.

Water restrictions in effect in Valley Stream

Temperatures are expected to top out in the high-80s for the next several days, a far cry from the 100 degree heat that hit Valley Stream earlier this week. more

Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/10

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

Holms Citgo donating to troops, vets

From July 16 through Aug. 15, Holms Citgo station on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick will donate 1 cent from every sale to Merrick American Legion Post 1282. more

7/2/10

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

Officers of American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 were sworn in last Thursday evening. Ron Feltington, right, continues as commander.

Legion Post 854 installs officers [Photo gallery]

American Legion Andrew Fatscher Post 854 of Valley Stream held its installation on June 17 at the Legion hall on Roosevelt Avenue. more

6/23/10

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

6/16/10

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

6/9/10

Merokean Tom Riordan, left, was recently named to the State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame by Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr.

Merokean named to Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

Senator Charles Fuschillo Jr. announced on June 4 that Merrick resident Robert Tom Riordan, a Marine Corps veteran, has been named to the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame. The program recognizes veterans from across the state for either extraordinary efforts in combat or in work performed after discharge from the service. more

6/4/10

Mepham senior earns prestigious language honors

Mepham High School senior Michelle Dimino is the recent recipient of two prestigious Long Island language awards. more

6/4/10

Parade Grand Marshal Paul Schlegelmilch thanked the many Rockville Centre residents who came out to honor veterans and soldiers on Memorial Day.

Rockville Centre pays tribute to those who gave all

It was sunny and steamy on Monday morning as several generations of Rockville Centre residents paused to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who put their lives at risk every day to defend America's liberty. Also remembered during the hour-long Memorial Day commemoration at Veterans' Memorial Park were the sacrifices of veterans who are still living and the families of those serving in the armed forces who continue to bear a heavy burden. more

Judy Rattner | 6/2/10