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New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
Sound Bites: Sharks spotted off Long Island beaches
Two shark sightings have been reported off the coast of Long Island, bringing the number of shark sightings to five since Thursday. The Town of Hempstead responded by adding five new drones to a fleet monitoring beaches for sharks and training 12 more staff members to operate them. Water temperature plays a role in determining the number of sightings, with colder water near shore and warmer water offshore attracting sharks and menhaden.
Transgender sports ban signed into law in Nassau County
The highly controversial transgender sports ban in Nassau County was signed into law on Monday.County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the bill that he introduced, which prohibits transgender athletes from playing in women and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.The measure passed the Republican majority Nassau County Legislature in a 12-6 vote in June.Republican Howard Kopel, who voted for the ban, said transgender females have a competitive advantage."It's a common-sense kind of measure because biological males, they're stronger, they're bigger, they're faster," Kopel said.Marla Alpert, a transgender woman, said Kopel's claim is not true."I've transitioned, I've been through hormones for years...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $8 Million for Shoreline Restoration on Long Island
Governor Hochul today announced $7.7 million for shoreline restoration on Long Island. The investment will help to repair the eroded Baxter Beach shoreline in Port Washington. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant and marine life. “Long Islanders understand how quickly...
Town Extends Pool Hours, Makes Cooling Centers Available as Temperatures Climb
With hot and oppressive temperatures impacting our area, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that all Town pools will remain open until 8pm today through Friday, July 19th, giving residents the opportunity to beat the heat. All five Town pools, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and the saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing, will stay open 11am to 8pm from Tuesday, July 16th, through Friday, July 19th.
Town Of Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies Unexpectedly
Christopher Carini, a Town of Hempstead councilman who has represented the town’s fifth district since 2019, has died unexpectedly. He was 49. “I woke up this morning to some very sad news,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, before calling for a moment of silence at an unrelated news conference Monday. “My friend and former colleague on the Hempstead Town Board – Councilman Chris Carini – passed away. We are very upset about it. He was a young man who served with distinction in the Port Authority Police Department and has two wonderful children and his wife. Our hearts go out to their families.”
Roslyn Board of Education Members Sworn In
Michael Levine, David Seinfeld, and David Dubner took the oath of office as Board Trustees at the July 2, 2024, Roslyn BOE meeting. Meryl Ben-Levy was appointed Board President and Michael Levine was appointed Board Vice-President. The full board now consists of President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Vice President Michael Levine, and trustees David Dubner, Alison Gilbert, Robert Koonin, Leigh Minsky, and David Seinfeld. Also sworn in for the 24-25 school year were Superintendent Allison Brown, District Clerk Nancy Carney Jones, Treasurer Winsome Ware, and Assistant Treasurer Ed Joyce.
Drucker Recognizes North Shore Synagogue Vice President
On July 9, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker attended the North Shore Synagogue’s annual summer outing fundraiser. The event was held at the Woodside Club in Syosset. The event was from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.. Attendees enjoyed activities such as golf, pickleball, mahjong and...
CHCA "Ambushed" to Back Melville Apartments; Fire Attorney
The Centerport Harbor Civic Association (CHCA) leaders were shocked when a routine meeting with Huntington Councilman Sal Ferro over proposals to put apartments in the "Jellyfish" property on 25A, turned into a political group ambush with Supervisor Ed Smyth and his staff crashing the meeting. The CHCA group was also...
Glen Cove Police to honor Mayor Pam Panzenbeck at "Night Out" Street Fair
The Glen Cove Police Department announced they will be honoring Mayor Pam Panzenbeck at Glen Cove's annual "National Night Out" street fair on Tuesday August 6th between 6PM and 8PM in downtown Glen Cove. "Glen Cove prides itself on being a 'Community United Against Crime'" according to a police statement,...
Syosset-Jericho Community Calendar 7/24-7/31
To place an item in this space, send information two weeks before the event to [email protected]. Movies By Moonlight: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. 6:00 p.m. (Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park) The Town of Oyster Bay is hosting Movies By Moonlight at different parks throughout the summer. 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.
Broken elevator in Bronx apartment building causing hardships for residents
A six-story apartment building in the Bronx has had a broken elevator for weeks and residents say they are suffering.With no break in the oppressive heat, having a broken elevator is causing some residents who have health issues to climb the stairs or stay in their homes.Resident Troy Taylor said, "I don't go out. The elevators out, how can I go out?"New York Law requires every building with five or more floors to have a working elevator."This is a building where a lot of tenants with walkers, with wheelchairs live," Taylor said.On July 9, the city issued a violation to...
James Taylor and Grateful Dead tribute bands headline Hempstead Summer Concert Series
Greater Rockville Centre coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. The Town of Hempstead continues its 2024 Summer Concert Series tonight with a performance from James Taylor cover band Hourglass at Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence.
NCBA Announces Roadwork at the Atlantic Beach Bridge; Intermittent Full Bridge Closures to Occur
The Nassau County Bridge Authority (NCBA) advises that motorists be aware that bridge road work, weather permitting, is planned on the Atlantic Beach Bridge on Wednesday July 17 through Friday July 19th. Intermittent full bridge closures will occur from 10pm to 6am nightly, in 15-minute durations, to perform routine maintenance...
Nassau County, North Hempstead Officials Announce Increased Patrols To Combat Reckless Boating
With summer kicking into high gear, Nassau County and Town of North Hempstead officials are ramping up police presence to combat reckless boating – particularly with regard to people driving smaller watercraft such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman told reporters that it was standard...
Million-Dollar Townhouse Project Sparks Opposition in Glenbrook
STAMFORD – In a city where historic buildings often fall to the developer’s wrecking ball, owners of century-old houses in Glenbrook say they are fighting for their neighborhood as they know it. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
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