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Danette Jemal, the first woman security guard in her union shop and Lawrence High School, was honored for being a trailblazer in her field.
Paving the way for other women
Fourteen years ago Danette Jemal got a full-time job as a security guard in the Lawrence School District after she became a single mother and was left to support her two children, but what she didn’t know was that she was leading the way for women in her field. more
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Michele Keller and Diane Madden, East Meadow residents and members of HOPE for Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, protest outside Woodmere Republican Club headquarters on Broadway.
Lobbying for laws, protesting for rights
In an ongoing effort to educate the public, the Woodmere Republican Club hosted its first annual Nassau County Humane Rights for Animals Lobby Day that featured nationally renowned lobbyists and state legislators at its Broadway headquarters on April 29. more
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A quick look at the history of the county Legislature
The Nassau County Legislature was formed on May 24, 1994, after U.S. District Court Judge Arthur Spatt had ruled in 1993 that the county’s longstanding Board of Supervisors was unconstitutional because it violated the Constitution’s one-person, one vote rule. A 19-district Legislature was created to replace the Board of Supervisors. The Legislature’s first election took place in November 1995, and legislators took office for the first time on Jan. 1, 1996. more
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This map contrasts the current districting system with the new proposal.
Redistricting reaction adheres to party lines
Nassau County unveiled a method of redrawing legislative districts last week — a Republican-led plan that would figuratively uproot many voters and replant them in politically unfamiliar territory. more
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Brian Schneider, a hydrogeologist for the Nassau County Department of Public Works, rear center, spoke with Envirothon participants during a two-hour hike whose participants viewed environmental damage in the woodlands on the east side of the Meadowbrook Parkway.
Envirothon emphasizes damage in forests
Call it a tale of two forests. On the west side of the Meadowbrook Parkway, on the outskirts of Freeport and Roosevelt, there is the 73-acre Roosevelt Preserve, owned and maintained by Nassau County. There, the wide paths are clear of fallen trees and shrubbery and virtually trash-free. There is no evidence of campfires having burned down swaths of the woods, nor is there graffiti marring the abundant oaks and maples. more
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The Friedberg JCC has always provided a place for all children to come and have fun. Here, boys play baseball at the Beach Y in the 1970s.
Celebrating the history of the JCC
Over the past 50 years, many people in Oceanside and the surrounding areas have come to know the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center very well. And this month, the JCC is celebrating … more
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County to private Long Island Bus after MTA votes to terminate operation contract.
County to privatize public bus service
In a move that would end the MTA’s “monopoly” over transportation in Nassau County, a private company will take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. County … more
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Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat from Merrick spoke with Claudia Borecky, the president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association at the Rules Committee meeting. Democrats like Denenberg are questioning the legality of recent attempts to redraw the county’s legislative map.
Residents raise redistricting concerns at rules meeting
After waiting nearly five hours Monday afternoon, residents opposed to a Republican plan to redraw district lines for the Nassau County Legislature finally got the chance to be heard by the Legislature’s Rules Committee. The plan would reshape a number of districts while merging others, such as the 5th and 19th districts, which are now held by Democrats Joseph Scannell and David Denenberg, respectively. more
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Ray Navarrete is the Ducks' all-time RBI leader with 341.
Ducks offer excitement, value
A family of four can still enjoy a night at the ballpark without breaking the bank. The Long Island Ducks, in their 12th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, offer seats for a little as $10, free parking, and a promotional giveway at nearly every home game. more
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Eisenhower Park’s lakeside 9/11 Memorial served as the site of an informal candlelight vigil on Monday night, hours after President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, the architect of the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001.
Residents remember 9/11 at Eisenhower Park
President Barack Obama’s Sunday night announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, the al Qaeda leader and architect of the 9/11 attacks, set the stage for a Monday mixed with reflection, remembrance and celebration. more
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