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Saving LI Bus requires political compromise

Comptroller George Maragos and some members of the Nassau County Legislature have demonstrated that they understand tough times call for compromise in their dealings with the MTA’s threat to kill the Long Island Bus System. more

11/25/10

The Nassau County Police Department urges shoppers to take note of some safety precautions before they head out to the stores this holiday season.

Safety tips for holiday shoppers

County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey and the Police Department are taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Nassau … more

11/25/10

All ages share some holiday fun at the Long Island Festival of Trees. The festival arrives at Cradle of Aviation Museum this weekend.

Santa is landing at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

The holiday season is officially underway. Enjoy the spirit at Museum Row, in Garden City, this weekend, when the Festival of Trees returns after a one-year hiatus. more

Karen Bloom | 11/25/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/24/10

John Daddino plows into the end zone for Carey's lone touchdown.

Carey denied by Garden City

Defending Nassau Conference II champion Garden City squashed Carey's hopes of its first title since 1978. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/20/10

Lynbrook won its first county football championship since 1992.

Flying high!

There's a new champion in Nassau Conference III. Lynbrook captures its first title since 1992, 39-14 over Lawrence on Friday night at Hofstra. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/19/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... AccelerateA juried exhibition of emerging artists with disabilities. This mixed media show presents works by artists ages 16-25. Through Dec. 22. Nassau Community College's … more

11/18/10

Shop locally this holiday season

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again: the holiday shopping season. Time to whip out the wallets and start spending those anticipated holiday bonuses — if you’re lucky enough to get one. more

11/18/10

Senior standout Melanie Pavels led the Lady Falcons in five statistical categories.

South goes down fighting

Standout Melanie Pavels did everything she could to prolong Valley Stream South’s girls’ volleyball season as well as her outstanding high school career, but Lynbrook outlasted the Lady Falcons in five sets in a Nassau Class A first-round playoff match. more

Tony Bellissimo | 11/17/10

Election night-mare

It took longer than usual for Nassau County election results to come in this year than it has in previous years, due apparently to the new electronic voting machine system that was implemented this … more

Alex Costello | 11/10/10