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The New York State Department of Transportation randomly selected three side streets in Cedarhurst to be part of a traffic study, including Oakland Avenue, between West Broadway and Grant Place, above.

Streets in 16 areas of Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck have been randomly selected for analysis as part of a statewide traffic study that may ultimately lead to possible infrastructure grants to local municipalities. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/25/15

Step two out of three for property tax relief

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal for a “circuit breaker” tax credit program for people who pay more than 6 percent of their income in property taxes is the second of three essential steps for real property tax relief. more

3/20/15

More improvements are ahead for Jones Beach this summer, including lighting improvements along the Boardwalk.

Improvements ahead for Jones Beach

Summer is just around the corner and that means beach time for many residents. This year, the Jones Beach Revitalization Plan will mean additional enhancements to infrastructure and recreational facilities including more improvements to the Central Mall, East and West Bathhouses, new eateries and food services, and the New Adventure Experience zip-line course. more

By Laura Schofer | 3/18/15

Members of the band, chorus and orchestra at Shore Road School were selected as All-County musicians.

All-County musicians named in Bellmores

The Bellmore and North Bellmore school districts boasted dozens of All-County musicians this year.Members of the bands, choruses and orchestras at the Shore Road School, which houses Bellmore’s … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/13/15

The “Mardi Gras Garden Party” bra was designed by Malvernite Deborah Gordon.

Works of art, born from lingerie

Seeing these highly decorated art bras displayed en masse conjures up images of a strong, feminine army, individual in design, and ready to combat the trials and tribulations of breast cancer. In just two short weeks, the public will have the opportunity to join in their fight. more

By Rossana Weitekamp and Vanessa Parker | 3/4/15

The roof of a tractor-trailer was sliced off when the truck illegally attempted to pass under a low-clearance bridge.

An eagle eye for over-height vehicles

The Eagle Avenue bridge, off exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway, isn’t just any old overpass. With a height of just 7 feet, 7 inches, it has one of the lowest clearances of any bridge on any Long Island parkway, and is struck from beneath by oversized trucks an average of three times a year, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 2/25/15

Four Five Towns area residents are part of a group that is resubmitting an application for a charter school in the Lawrence School District. Atlantic Beach Estates resident Evelyn Gargano attended last year’s charter school public hearing.

Lawrence charter school plans revised

Despite last year’s vehement opposition to a proposed charter school in the Lawrence School District, which forced the applicants to withdraw the application in November, a similar group wants to open a newly named charter, the Lawrence Charter School. The group behind the effort submitted a letter of intent to the State Education Department ahead of the Feb. 10 deadline. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/18/15

The Seaford Fire Department was recently audited by the New York State Comptroller's Office, and changes are being made to its service award program.

Seaford Fire District accepts audit's findings

The Seaford Fire District did not properly administer a benefit program for volunteer firefighters, according to a report recently released by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/11/15

Cheers and jeers for our leaders

Our state and local leaders deserve our praise for keeping us safe during the blizzard a week and a half ago. more

2/5/15

Norma Gonsalves, at left following her 2013 re-election, has been the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature since 2012.

State confirms Gonsalves missed campaign filings

The New York State Board of Elections acknowledged on Feb. 6 that Norma Gonsalves, the Nassau County Legislature’s presiding officer, repeatedly failed to make required campaign finance filings dating back to 2006. more

By David Weingrad | 2/4/15

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