The following letters are in response to the column “It’s time to re-evaluate Red and Blue” that appeared in last week’s Herald. We have received comments via email, on our website and over …
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4/4/12
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It’s an honor to be elected
To the Editor: It’s an honor and a privilege to have been elected to the East Rockaway village board. To the 723 people who came to the polls to cast their …
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3/28/12
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Library workers are team playersTo the Editor: In light of recent articles in the local papers, along with the deceptive mailings sent out by Mayor Francis T. Lenahan, I would feel incredibly remiss …
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3/22/12
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Last Thursday, I attended what was labeled an important community forum and hearing of the Nassau County Legislature’s Towns, Villages and Cities Committee being conducted by Legislator Francis X. Becker Jr. to discuss the impact of the new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps implemented in September 2009.
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3/15/12
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While at home recuperating from surgery, I recently took a walk with my home health attendant to Barrett Park, which is very close to my home. When we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the goose excrement on the grounds and walkways. It was virtually impossible to walk. The fields where children play soccer and other sports were also covered.
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3/1/12
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My name is Peter Marin and I am a resident of Valley Stream. Currently I am a Life Scout in Troop 369, working on my community service project to advance to the rank of Eagle Scout.
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1/26/12
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Your recent article, “Critical year for flood zone residents” (Jan. 12-18), warning the homeowners in Valley Stream affected by the new flood maps, was very timely and informative. It is so important to alert the residents that in less than a year, the four-figure premiums will be back.
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1/26/12
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To the Editor:
I was disheartened today to see that an article was published about a former high school football hero who had been arrested for driving under the influence (“Former O’Side …
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1/25/12
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To the Editor:
Congratulations on your ground-breaking story entitled “Former O’Side High School quarterback arrested for DWI” (Jan. 19-25). Your decision to prominently display the …
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1/25/12
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To the Editor:
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano is proposing to sell or lease three of the county’s sewage treatment plants (STP’s), including Cedar Creek, Bay Park and Glen Cove, to …
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1/20/12
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