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Jack Schnirman with a $4,300 bill sent to the county for the fountain behind him.

County looks to plug leaks amid backlash over New York American Water rate hikes

In the Lakeview Peace Garden, water trickles down a fountain into the ground, where it is recycled back up to the fountain. For years, Nassau County paid $50 a month to keep that water running — … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 9/6/18

A militarized school is not a safe school

The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more

8/30/18

Nellie Bly: She came, she wrote, she conquered

Newspaper writer Erasmus Wilson was, no doubt, an über-male chauvinist. In an 1885 Pittsburgh Dispatch column, he joked that American families should kill their baby girls, as was common in China then. more

8/24/18

After state deal, water rate questions remain

Finally, enough residents got together to complain about New York American Water, and their unreasonably high water bills, and didn’t let up until they caught the state’s attention. more

8/23/18

The LIRR has canceled several trains on July 23 following a derailment at their West Side Yard, two days earlier.

Evening Long Island Rail Road trains canceled due to derailment

Long Island Rail Road tracks were damaged in a derailment at the West Side Yard around 5 p.m. on July 21. Several trains were canceled during the morning and evening rush hours on July 23 as crews make repairs. more

By Tyler Marko | 7/23/18

We must protect our drinking water

We all worry about drinking water — homeowners and business people alike — and why shouldn’t we? Flint, Mich., has become the poster city for water contamination . . . more

By Hilary Baum | 7/21/18

Paul Rabil, left, who became the MLL's all-time leading scorer, and Rob Pannell, who leads the league in points this season, are major keys to the Lizards' title hopes.

New York Lizards are building momentum

As he’s done every season since taking over as Head Coach/General Manager of the New York Lizards in 2012, Joe Spallina is willing to make whatever moves he feels will improve the roster and put the team in position to challenge for the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) championship. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/26/18

Organizers Patty Koetzner, at left, Christine Lebenns, Sally Schutta and Peter Zullo’s family; son-in-law Vinny Maietta, wife Doranne and daughter Deanna Maietta honored Zullo at a blood drive on May 20.

Blood drive honors longtime Malverne resident

Residents gathered at the basement of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Malverne for a special blood drive on May 20. The blood drive, which was hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes Church, was in honor of … more

5/31/18

NYEC staff member Jessica Boyle helped Gersh Academy student Michael feed a horse during the pilot program.

School to be built at New York Equestrian Center in West Hempstead

The horses at the New York Equestrian Center may not talk, like the fictional television equine Mr. Ed, but the connection between autistic children and horses can build the children’s … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/10/18

Students from West Hempstead took part in the NYSSMA Festival on April 17 and 18 at West Hempstead High School.

West Hempstead High School hosts music festival

For the first time in six years, West Hempstead High School hosted the Zone 13 New York State School Music Association Festival on April 17 and 18. Roughly 100 students from West Hempstead, along … more

5/3/18

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