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Lawrence village trustees will put out another bid for an ambulance they plan to lease to Chavira Hatzalah of the Rockaways and Nassau County.

A process that has already taken a few years will take some more time as the Village of Lawrence board of trustees unanimously voted to reject the current bids for an ambulance and restart the bidding at a special board meeting on Jan. 12. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/18/18

Lawrence Lately student columnist Fiza Khader.

Students at Lawrence High School began to celebrate the joys of the season early. On Dec. 13, Lawrence High’s Advanced Placement literature classes had the privilege of watching the off-Broadway show “Pride and Prejudice,” at the Cherry Lane Theater in th

Students at Lawrence High School began to celebrate the joys of the season early. On Dec. 13, Lawrence High’s Advanced Placement literature classes had the privilege of watching the off-Broadway show “Pride and Prejudice,” at the Cherry Lane Theater in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan. more

By Fiza Khader | 1/5/18

Crafters, gardeners and many others show off their talents, in friendly competition, aiming for blue ribbons in categories such as culinary, horticulture, livestock, needlework and hobbies.

Fair days 19th century-style

Fall delights await at the Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair. more

9/22/17

Hewlett Neck village, which shares a Village Hall with Hewlett Bay Park and Woodsburgh, is considering establishing a village court.

Seeking more law and order

The Village of Hewlett Neck is considering establishing a village court identical to the ones operated by the neighboring villages of Hewlett Bay Park and Woodsburgh, and the villages of Atlantic Beach, Cedarhurst and Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/25/17

SNZ's visionary creator Jimbo Mathus has reinvigorated his band for its relaunch.

Hot tunes on a late summer evening

The lively band is on tour celebrating the release of its acclaimed 1996 album. more

8/24/17

Old Bethpage Village townsfolk demonstrate 19th century trades this weekend.

A look at a bygone era

Mingle with some long ago tradesfolk from the 19th century during a hands-on showcase of historical crafts. more

8/10/17

The festival features a distinguished lineup of acclaimed musicians, including Long Beach's own Steve Adelson,

Beltin' out the blues in Long Beach

The blues are back in Long Beach during the holiday weekend. more

6/29/17

Members of the Huntington Militia in action.

A blast from the past

Travel back to the days of our founding fathers when the Order of the Ancient and Honorable Huntington Militia camps out on the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration. more

6/22/17

Charles Cook III, manager of fleet programs and technology for JetBlue Airways, demonstrated NextGen during a press event in March.

Air traffic control and privatization

President Trump endorsed a proposal on June 5 to privatize air-traffic control, an action that was opposed by a number of those who have voiced their frustration over the plane noise plaguing Long Island. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/15/17

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/17