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State Sen. Elaine Phillips welcomed about 100 local women to the “Avenues of Opportunities: LI Women’s Career Opportunity Event” at Belmont Park on April 12. With help from the Long … more

By Ronny Reyes | 4/23/18

Norman Siegel to represent Belmont Park citizens group

Veteran civil rights lawyer Norman Siegel has often represented the powerless against the powerful in his 50-year career. So when he said he had “some experience” in David and Goliath … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/11/18

Legislature votes 14-3 for 10-year tax plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted 14-3 on Monday to approve a 10-year phase-in to bring all properties across the county in line with their actual market values. If it is completed, it would be the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/29/18

Belmont scoping session reveals rifts

The public got its first chance since last December to comment on or air grievances about a plan to bring the Islanders hockey franchise to Belmont Park during a scoping session on March 22. The … more

By Ronny Reyes | 3/28/18

Nassau County approves 10-year tax reassessment plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted 14-3 on Monday to approve a 10-year phase-in to bring all properties across the county in line with their actual market values. If it is completed, it would be the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/27/18

Two real estate executives to be honored at South Nassau golf classic

In recognition of their leadership, community involvement and generosity, two Long Island real estate executives, Matthew Whalen and Joel Schneider, have been named co-honorees of South Nassau … more

3/23/18

End to TPS would mean huge losses for economy

Part three in an ongoing series.Haitians from across Nassau County gathered at the Elmont Memorial Library to stand with their neighbors during the “Haiti is Beautiful: Culture Community … more

By Nadya Nataly | 3/21/18

Assemblywoman honors local women of distinction

New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Democrat of Valley Stream, hosted the “Women of Distinction Ceremony: Embracing Our Power,” at the Elmont Memorial High School on March 11. … more

By Ronny Reyes | 3/21/18

Maryland judge rules for government in DACA

A federal court in Maryland has struck down a challenge to President Donald Trump’s executive order to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on March 5, arguing that … more

By Ronny Reyes | 3/14/18

Belmont meetings set for March 22

Public discussion about Belmont Park is about to begin in earnest, with two meetings at Elmont Memorial Library set for March 22. Meanwhile, the firm subcontracted by Arena Development Partners is … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/14/18