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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.
8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y.
MANHASSET, N.Y. -- It has been eight years since a little Long Island girl died at the hands of her own father.Since then, her mother has worked to save other families from a similar fate.But the question many are asking is why hasn't her bill become law yet?Kyra Franchetti's tragic story Kyra Franchetti of Manhasset was shot and killed as she slept by her abusive father during a court-ordered visitation. He then doused the home with gasoline in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.Pain was etched on the faces of parents, their children, and community leaders as they sent a...
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.
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.
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...
Copiague Appoints New Board of Education Officers
Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Reelected Board of Education trustees Kenneth Urban and Michael Higgins along with newly elected trustee Beatrice Guido were sworn into office by District Clerk Deborah VanFlorcke. Anthony S. Pepe was elected and sworn in as president of the Board of Education. Brian J. Sales and Mr. Urban were sworn in as first vice president and second vice president, respectively. Copiague School District’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon was also sworn in by Ms. VanFlorcke.
Babylon Town and Wounded Warrior Project Celebrate Successful 17th Annual Soldier Ride
Lindenhurst, NY — On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Town of Babylon, in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, proudly hosted the 17th Annual Babylon Soldier Ride. This inspiring event united hundreds of community participants and 40 wounded U.S. military veterans for a 25-mile journey from Babylon Town Hall to Overlook Beach.
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...
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.
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker Supports Long Island Cares, Honors Harry Chapin’s Legacy at ‘Just Wild About Harry’ Concert
Photo Credit: Office of Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker. Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) celebrated the legacy of legendary Long Island singer-songwriter and philanthropist Harry Chapin at the 21st edition of the “Just Wild About Harry” concert – an annual benefit held to raise funds and food donations for Long Island Cares – the trailblazing food bank Chapin launched in 1980.
Levittown Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on Business
The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce Patricia Patane, President of the Levittown Community Council for the last several years and a member of the Council since 2010. The position of President and the entire Board of the Community Council are all volunteers who have “day jobs.” Patane’s day job for the past 27 years is with AlcottHR as their Director of Administration. She is married to her husband Don with son Ryan and daughter-in law Irina… and don’t forget their Westie, Bailey.
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...
ESTEEMED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE HAMLET REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER RECEIVES THE DISTINGUISHED ELI PICK AWARD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , July 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award was presented to Stephanie Malone, the renowned administrator at The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset, in recognition of her outstanding commitment and leadership to the center. In honor of...
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.
Register for Tax Exemptions at Upcoming Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program
Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to The Bryant Library in Roslyn on Tuesday, July 23. During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff will provide homeowners with...
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