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Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway
Scheduled highway closures could cause delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days.In Suffolk County, all westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) are slated to close nightly in the town of Babylon beginning on Monday, July 22.From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., lanes will close Monday, July 22, Tue…
Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49
Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18.
'He loved his community' - Wake services held in Seaford for late Hempstead Town Councilman Carini
Family, friends and the community gathered at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Carini, who died unexpectedly last Sunday at 49 while he visited family in Florida.
In 1895 a deadly tornado hit Queens, and the ruins became a tourist attraction
The destructive force of tornado season has made itself abundantly evident in the Midwest this week, and New Yorkers can sometimes develop a false sense of security by the rarity of twister activity here. But tornados do occasionally make their way to the five boroughs. A 2007 tornado in Brooklyn...
Dancing In The Street Returns To Downtown Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay’s “Dancing in the Street” returns this summer for its 13th season. The weekly street fair began on July 5 and will continue through August 16. This annual series is held by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association (OBMSA) and is free to the public. Dancing began on Friday, July 5 and will continue every Friday until mid-August. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 9:30 p.m.
Town of Oyster Bay Opens New Tennis Courts at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato announce that new tennis courts are now open at Haypath Park in Old Bethpage. The Town of Oyster Bay upgraded courts to ensure generations of residents to come will be able to enjoy a game of tennis at this beautiful park.
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The Town of Huntington Planning Board rescinded preliminary approval for a development proposal in Halesite located at 78 Bay Ave.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...
Deputy Minority Leader Drucker Celebrates Completion of Revitalized Alma Craib Memorial Garden
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the leaders of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, his colleagues in government and the community for the rededication of the Alma Craib Memorial Garden on Tuesday, June 18. Established in 1972 by the Plainview Garden Club,...
Lynbrook man awarded with 2024 Legionnaire of the Year
Dennis Duffy was awarded with the 2024 to 2025 Nassau County Legionnaire of the Year. Duffy is a member of Lynbrook’s American Legion Post 335. The award was presented at the Nassau County Legions annual meeting in June. Joining Duffy in celebrating this award was Pat Alesio, Awards Committee member, Lynbrook Post 335 Commander Bill Marinaccio, and James Randle.
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
Town of Hempstead unveils adaptive pickleball court in Wantagh
The Town of Hempstead unveiled a new pickleball court in Forest City Park, in Wantagh, but what’s unique about this court is that it was built with the disabled community in mind. The court was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park on July 11, when Town Supervisor...
Remembering Councilman Chris Carini: Community members, elected officials weigh in on tremendous loss
Town Councilman Chris Carini, a familiar face to many in the Town of Hempstead and the 5th Councilmanic District, died unexpectedly on July 14, while visiting family in Florida. He was 49. The Republican, from Seaford, was first elected to the Town Board after former Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney dropped...
Village of Valley Stream hosts largest firefighter parade in Nassau County, Freeport wins contest
Last month, the Village of Valley Stream played host to the largest firefighter parade in Nassau County. Spectators cheered as over 40 local and visiting fire departments, 20 marching bands, and over 130 fire vehicles participated in the grand display. The procession kicked off at East Dover Avenue, with over...
Valley Stream’s Trisha Brown elected to Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board
Valley Stream resident Trisha Brown has been nominated to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors, serving through 2026. Brown’s induction took place during the organization’s 59th Annual Meeting at the Ruth S. Harley University Center on the Adelphi University campus. The Board of Directors for...
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