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TOH Planning Board revokes approval of Halesite development
The Town of Huntington Planning Board rescinded preliminary approval for a development proposal in Halesite located at 78 Bay Ave. and 211 Vineyard Road. The developer, Vineyard Bay Estates LLC, proposed an eight-home subdivision to be built in on a 4-acre plot. The board approved the application in February and...
Syosset’s Dunkin’ Hosts Grand Re-Opening
On Wednesday, July 17 Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) attended the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Dunkin’ on Jackson Avenue in Syosset. The re-opening was attended by Scott Campbell of Metro Franchising and the Syosset business community, in addition to the Deputy Minority Leader’s office.
Board Approves Formation of Committees, Appointments
The Huntington Town Board has approved the establishment of the Huntington America250 anniversary committee to prepare for celebrations of the semiquincentennial of the country’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. Appointed to the committee were the town historian, town clerk’s archivist, director of cultural affairs and Read More ...
Nassau Legislature Rules Committee votes to move forward with transferring operations of Nassau Coliseum to Las Vegas Sands
Those against a proposed casino at the Nassau Hub spoke out against the proposed lease transfer, saying it was the first step toward a casino coming to the area.
Legislator Drucker Hosts Car Seat Safety Check at Syosset Library
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently partnered with the Nassau County Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs and Nassau County’s Department of Traffic Safety to provide free Child Car Seat Safety Checks at the Syosset Public Library. Certified technicians applied...
Here are Nassau’s top 4 hospitals in U.S. News’ 2024 rankings
Three Nassau County healthcare facilities are among the top 10 hospitals in New York State, according to U.S. News & World Report‘s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals Rankings. At the very top of the list is Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital, which is among four healthcare facilities that finished in a tie for best hospital in the state. Highly ranked nationally in nine key adult specialties, the Manhasset hospital is the sole Long Island hospital to appear this year on U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
New York City: Continued civic opposition could eliminate Nassau Coliseum casino opportunity
Whether the Nassau Coliseum will ever be home to a casino is very uncertain. Although developments seem to be on track to give the Las Vegas Sands Corp. a lease to operate the facility, that may prove to be mostly academic in developing a casino on the property. Story continues...
The 2 Islanders who took the stage with ‘Dogs In A Pile’ at GSB Music Fest
Greater Long Island coverage is funded in part by Toresco & Simonelli, a boutique injury and family law firm in West Islip. They fight for their clients. Click here to learn more and to get in touch. When the popular jam band Dogs In A Pile took the stage this...
Syosset-Jericho Community Calendar 7/31-8/6
ALL DAY (Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium) From August 1-4, the aquarium is hosting a Harry Potter-themed scavenger hunt to find native and magical creatures. Visitors will pick their own Hogwarts pet and make a cat, rat or toad craft. The event is free with the price of admission. For more information, visit www.cshfishhatchery.org.
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects. The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part o…
Huntington’s Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony Features Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon
Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk YJCC, hosted the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony. The event took place on Friday, July 19 at Arboretum Park in Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden. The event was held mid-way between Anne...
Oyster Bay Announces New Pickleball Courts Open at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new pickleball courts are now open for play at Harry Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff. Due to popular demand, the Town constructed new pickleball courts for local residents. “Pickleball is a fun sport...
Glen Cove/Oyster Bay Community Calendar 7/31-8/6
To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to [email protected]. 6:00 p.m. (Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing) The Town of Oyster Bay is hosting Movies By Moonlight this summer. On August 1, Harry Tappen Beach will play Trolls Band Together. Seating and pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 p.m., which will include character meet-and-greets, inflatable toys and games. For more information, please call (516)797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Town of Greenwich Hires New Town Administrator
First Selectman Fred Camillo has announced the hiring of Kathleen Buch as the new Town Administrator and COO. Her hiring is effective September 23, 2024. Buch’s hiring comes after a thorough, open search and she will succeed current Town Administrator and COO Ben Branyan, who has taken the position of chief financial and administrative officer of the Greenwich Public Schools. Buch is currently the Town Administrator of the Town of Darien and said she is eager for the new challenges of coming to work in Greenwich.
New York State Park receives major upgrades after 100 years
Stony Brook State Park unveiled over $4M worth of upgrades to the 100-year-old park. During its Centennial Anniversary, the park gained new features, including pathways for walkers to access historic trails and the renovated swimming area. The project included the construction of a new 1,700 square-foot visitors' bathhouse with changing...
Remembering Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini
If any message was clear at Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini’s funeral mass on July 22, it was one that simply said: “He was there.”. Carini, a champion of quality-of-life initiatives in Hempstead and the 5th Councilmanic District, was laid to rest on Monday, following a mass of Christian Burial at St. William the Abbot Roman Catholic Church in Seaford. The district includes Seaford, Wantagh, parts of Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport, Point Lookout and Lido Beach.
Greenwich ‘PowerSmart’ Home Battery Campaign Hosts Info Session
The Greenwich Energy Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is partnering with SmartPower, the non-profit marketing organization dedicated to promoting clean energy and energy efficiency, to help local homeowners learn about Connecticut’s specially incentivized “solar+storage” program. EMAC is hosting a special PowerSmart Greenwich Virtual Info Session on July 23 to explain how a home battery system can be paired with a new or existing residential solar array to provide clean, quiet power at night and especially during a power outage, and how various financial resources can be accessed. This webinar will feature a local solar system and battery storage installer to provide additional “how do you do it” information for interested homeowners.
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