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Town of Oyster Bay Completes Major Sports Field Upgrade at Haypath Park in Plainview
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce the competition of baseball field improvements at Haypath Park in Plainview. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades enhance...
Protesters Rally Against Nassau Transgender Athlete Ban
Demonstrators rallied outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola Saturday to protest legislation passed June 24 banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at county-owned facilities. More than 75 people gathered to protest the legislation that would require whoever is in...
Freeport High School Graduates Honored with Nassau County D.E.E.P. Award
Sign up for our LI Press email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Two Freeport High School graduates, Sejla Omeragic and Isaiah Flynn, have been honored with the prestigious Nassau County D.E.E.P. Award. This accolade is given to students who showcase dedication to...
Councilmember Dalimonte Graduates Nassau County Civilian Police Academy
North Hempstead Councilmember Mariann Dalimonte recently graduated from the Nassau County Police Department’s Civilian Police Academy. The Nassau County Police Department’s Civilian Police Academy is a fourteen-week specialized training course intended to open lines of communication and build trust between the NCPD and residents throughout Nassau County. “During...
Certified Auto New York: Celebrating Customer Success Stories and Exceptional Service
Certified Auto NY: Celebrating customer experiences and unbeatable car leasing deals in Rockville Centre, Long Island, the Hamptons, and Nassau County. ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, USA, July 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Certified Auto is excited to share the remarkable experiences of its valued customers, showcasing the company's dedication to providing outstanding car leasing services in Rockville Centre, Long Island, the Hamptons, and Nassau County.
A 1914 Freeport, Long Island Murder Mystery
An obscure bit of early 20th century technology embroiled Dr. Woody Register in a murder mystery. Register, a professor of history at the University of the South (Sewanee), became intrigued by the detective dictograph and followed its trail to the 1914 murder of Louise Bailey in Freeport, in the town of Hempstead, in Nassau County on the South Shore of Long Island.
Drucker Hosts Blood Drive In Syosset
The office of Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) hosted a blood drive at the Syosset Fire Department on Friday, June 28. Over 30 donors participated in the event. The contributions from the blood drive will help save almost 100 lives. Platelet donors...
Kiwanis bike Challenge aids children’s charities
Larry Amoroso, of Huntington, was among the 70-plus riders to take part in the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, a children’s charity event hosted by the North Shore Kiwanis Club on Sunday. // Photo by Scott Brinton/Long Island Advocate.
Nassau County Chief Of Patrol Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan, age 64, died on Sunday, June 30, according to his colleagues with the department. Canavan died of complications from the 9/11-related cancer. The Scarsdale, Westchester County native and longtime Bayport resident spend 39 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He started...
New law clarifies Adult Survivors Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Roughly 3,000 cases were brought forward because of New York Adult Survivors Act. Now, there is new legislation that clarifies the law. The Adult Survivors Act went into effect back in 2022. It gave sexual assault survivors one year to sue their abusers in a civil case if the statute of limitations […]
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
New York Drivers Told Avoid Gas Stations At These Locations
New Yorkers hitting the road for the upcoming holiday are told to avoid gas stations at a number of locations. AAA says a record-breaking number of people, over 70 million, plan to travel at least 50 miles for the Fourth Of July holiday. Most of the 70 million plan to drive. Below we have the best and worst times to drive throughout the next week.
New York State Says NO To Gas Powered Mowers, Blowers
As July begins, summer in New York State is well underway and the grass and weeds are growing. A blast of heavy rain to start the weekend, followed by a sunny and warm week, is going to keep landscapers and homeowners busy. But in various parks and public places across...
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