Increased supply of the H1N1 vaccination prompted the New York State Department of Health to open the shot to all residents over the age of six months.The vaccines, which first were made available in …
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12/11/09
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It is at last official: Republican Ed Mangano of Bethpage, a 14-year Nassau County legislator, is our new county executive, having defeated two-term Executive Tom Suozzi by the slimmest of margins.
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12/10/09
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A recent string of fires at Calhoun High School in North Merrick has prompted an arson investigation, officials say.
According to Vincent McManus, division supervisor at the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office, there have been six suspicious fires at the school since Nov. 19, three of which the North Merrick Fire Department responded to.
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Sari Zeidler
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12/10/09
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South Nassau Communities Hospital has once again benefited from the generosity of the Rapaport Family Charitable Trust, which recently donated a gift of $15,000 for the purchase of a new infant transporter for the hospital’s Labor and Delivery Suite.
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12/9/09
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During Hanukkah we tell a story of heroism. During difficult times such stories and, of course, heroes themselves inspire us with hope that we can persist. When the hero wins the day and the cause of goodness triumphs, we feel renewed and invigorated. We root for the underdog and feel gratified at his or her success. When the underdog wins, we know that we can win too.
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Rabbi Marc A. Gruber
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12/9/09
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Construction has officially begun on the Nassau University Medical Center’s new Emergency Department, a cornerstone of modernization efforts, by NuHealth, formerly known as the Nassau Health …
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Mike Caputo
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12/9/09
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Nassau County’s 2nd Legislative District will soon welcome a new lawmaker. On Jan. 1, Democrat Robert Troiano of Westbury will begin his first term as the district’s legislator, marking new leadership for the 2nd L.D. since the Legislature’s inception in 1995
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Dana Williams
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12/9/09
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In one of the closest races in Nassau County history, Republican Ed Mangano defeated two-term incumbent County Executive Thomas Suozzi by fewer than 400 votes. The race was so close that it necessitated a recount, and local party supporters volunteered their time at the county Board of Elections in order to determine the winner
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Anthony Bottan
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12/9/09
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The joyous sounds of the holiday season abound. Whether it’s a perennial favorite, or a Big Band interpretation of a holiday tune, there’s much going on to appeal to all ages and interests. Here’s a roundup of holiday concerts.
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by Karen Bloom
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12/9/09
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Exhibits and more...Gordon Cheung & Jonathan Seliger An exhibition of two important contemporary artists. Gordon Cheung uses Financial Times stock listings in his multimedia paintings. His …
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12/9/09
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