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Lawrence village lead by Mayor Alex Edelman approved a $5.859 million spending budget for the fiscal year that begins on June 1.

Lawrence village taxes increase for third straight year

The approved 2019-20 Village of Lawrence operating budget of $5.859 million includes a $307,750 increase over the current fiscal plan of $5.551 million and an uptick in the tax rate per $100 of assessed value of $3.50 from $79.50 to $83. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/2/19

A measles outbreak in two New York City boroughs and the likelihood children are not being vaccinated in the Five Towns has health experts and other officials encouraging vaccination.

Lawrence village, Nassau County officials say measles vaccinations are vital

Nassau County has not had a reported case of the measles in the past six years and they are trying maintain that record despite a growing number of cases in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/25/19

The Lawrence Yacht & Country Club’s golf course is now being maintained by KemperSports.

Lawrence village in business with KemperSports

Less than a week before the contract with BrightView Landscape Service was to expire on April 1, the Village of Lawrence board of trustees approved a three-month agreement at a special board meeting with KemperSports to maintain the golf course at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, where the March 27 meeting was held. more

By Gabby Brailovskiy & Jeff Bessen | 4/11/19

In the wake of Cedarhurst resident Dr. Richie Friedman’s death, his widow has initiated a $35 million notice of claim against several government entities and two utilities.

Dr. Richie Friedman death lawsuit planned

A Garden City attorney has sent a notice of claim on behalf of Cedarhurst resident Cheryl Friedman to several government entities and two utilities that a $35 million wrongful death lawsuit will be filed by the end of the year, after Friedman’s husband, Dr. Richie Friedman, was struck by a car and died in the Village of Lawrence on Dec. 1. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/21/19

The site of the former Lawrence sewage treatment plant on Rock Hall Road lies vacant as village trustees decide what to do with their 3.83-acre portion

Lawrence debates of sewage treatment plant land

The Village of Lawrence board of trustees voted 3-2 at its Feb. 14 public meeting to spend at least $25,000 on a study to be conducted by Chicago-based Market & Feasibility Advisors, to determine the viability and economics of a multipurpose community center on Rock Hall Road land where a sewage treatment plant was housed. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/28/19

Nassau County police 4th Precinct Commanding Officer Inspector Lee M. Steinberg, left, listened to a question at the Village of Lawrence meeting. At right, Sgt. Charles Sollin.

Fourth Precinct commander addresses resident concerns

Stressing the importance of calling 911 to increase safety and locking vehicle doors to impede crime, Nassau County police 4th Precinct Commanding Officer Inspector Lee M. Steinberg spoke at the Village of Lawrence board meeting on Jan. 19. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/25/17

Let there be light

More than four years after Hurricane Sandy flooding damaged the streetlights along the Nassau Expressway, the Village of Lawrence has moved ahead with repairs despite confusion over which government … more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/30/16

Lawrence residents involved with RZA

Former Village of Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner will continue serving on the national board of the Religious Zionists of America as the organization restructures and refocuses its mission after naming Rabbi Gideon Shloush of Congregation Adereth El in Manhattan executive vice president. more

10/12/16

Village of Lawrence approves budget

The Village of Lawrence approved its $6.220 million budget for 2014-15 by a 4-0 vote on April 3. Deputy Mayor C. Simon Felder was absent from the Thursday meeting. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/18/14

Lawrence’s village board will hold a public hearing on limiting the term of trustees to six consecutive years.

Lawrence considers term limits for trustees

The Village of Lawrence’s Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at the Jan. 9 meeting to discuss limiting the election or appointment of a trustee to the board to six consecutive years. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/18/13

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