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Ryan Grassini and Anthony Runco Jr. are two Atlantic Beach lifeguards who want to get paid for their lunch hour and have merit-based positions and financial incentives.

Wanting to be paid for their lunch hour and seeking a merit-based pay system, more than 20 Village of Atlantic Beach lifeguards addressed the village board at a meeting on July 11. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/21/11

Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street in Lawrence to permit two-way traffic.

Allowing for traffic in both directions

Although Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street and make it a two-way street at the July 6 meeting, Mayor Martin Oliner remains concerned about pedestrian safety in the area and voted against the plan. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/14/11

Circus fun comes to Long Island Children's Museum this weekend

It's mid-July and that means it's time get outdoors and check out what's doing at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and Old Westbury Gardens. Or take the family to beat the heat with some circus antics at Long Island Children's Museum. more

7/13/11

Lawrence control procedures questioned

Based on a New York State comptroller’s audit, the Village of Lawrence needed to improve its fiscal management procedures and processes concerning procuring services and over its information technology. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/7/11

Lawrence control procedures questioned

Based on a New York State comptroller’s audit, the Village of Lawrence needed to improve its fiscal management procedures and processes concerning procuring services and over its information technology. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/1/11

From fireworks to old-fashioned patriotic fervor: Enjoy Eisenhower Park’s spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include a presidential-style holiday celebration at Sagamore Hill, in which President Roosevelt, portrayed by actor James Foote, makes an appearance at his former residence.

Independence Day celebrations

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/11

Safe, reliable transportation

As a resident of Lynbrook for more than 40 years, David O’Neill has always been very much a part of the community. He attended Lynbrook High School, graduating in 1985. He and his wife, who was born in the Lynbrook, are now raising their six-year-old daughter. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 6/23/11

Blood Sweat and Tears headlines Town of Hempstead's Salute to Veterans celebration this weekend

Independence Day Celebration Salute To VeteransThe iconic band Blood, Sweat and Tears headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute, at Point Lookout. Re-live the … more

6/23/11

Uncontested trustee race in Atlantic Beach

The Village of Atlantic Beach will hold elections for two trustee seats on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in village hall at 65 The Plaza in Atlantic Beach. Running unopposed for re-election for a two-year term is longtime incumbent Andrew J. Rubin. He declined to be interviewed. more

JEFF BESSEN | 6/16/11

The Friends of Rock Hall are planning to have an 18th century-style barn built that will serve as an educational center and meeting place. The Rock Hall mansion and its grounds show how life was in early America.

Rock Hall Museum looks to expand

Officials of the Rock Hall Museum, which sits on what was once a 600-acre farm have big dreams, and one of them includes the construction of a new orientation and educational center on the now 3-acre parcel. more

JEFF BESSEN | 6/9/11