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We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

Addiction counselor Karen Palmiero spoke at a Phoenix House-hosted opiate seminar at the Merrick Library on June 18.

Battling Nassau’s heroin crisis

“If I could have turned the switch to just end my life, I would have done it, guaranteed,” said Casey C., a former heroin addict, at a Phoenix House-sponsored addiction seminar at the … more

By Casey Pinner | 6/25/14

From Levittown to Las Vegas

The creation of Levittown in 1947 fueled Nassau County’s growth from 672,000 people in 1950 to 1.3 million in 1960. Similarly, the suburbs of Las Vegas ballooned the population of Clark County, Nevada, by 576,000 from 2000 to 2010. more

5/22/14

This photograph, with the words “Jimmy’s baby picture” written on it, was found on a bulletin board at a Town of Hempstead facility in Levittown. Officials are now investigating the posting as a possible hate crime.

D.A. probes racial incident as hate crime

Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

Norman Murray, a former civic worker for the Town of Hempstead, died on Tuesday. He was 87.

Norman Murray, 20-year Town of Hempstead worker and World War II veteran, dies

Norman Murray, a former Town of Hempstead worker of more than 20 years, a World War II veteran, and the father of Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, died on Tuesday from complications from cancer. He was 87. more

By David Weingrad | 6/28/13

L.I. comedy exists, and it's good

Some Long Islanders visit New York City to enjoy comedy, without realizing they have great venues in their own backyard. more

Alyssa DiNubila | 8/30/11

Host John Quiñones revealed to Carol Baum, left, and her mother, Florence, that they were filmed as part of the television show.

Popular ABC show comes to East Meadow

A noticeably pregnant waitress named Mia served two women their orders at a diner booth. Then she sat down at a nearby table and took out her cell phone. Mia put her feet up on another chair and … more

By Mike Caputo | 3/23/11

Incumbent Sen. Kemp Hannon, left, faces Francesca Carlow on Election Day.

Francesca Carlow aims to unseat Kemp Hannon

It has been 21 years in the state Senate for Sen. Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), and his challenger, Francesca Carlow (D-Plainview), aims to be the first to unseat the longtime incumbent. … more

Mike Caputo | 10/13/10

Ethan Irwin hopes to be on the primary ballot on Sept. 14.

Ethan Irwin will not appear on primary ballot

The legal battle for Ethan Irwin of Levittown ended this week after he tried to remain on the ballot for the 6th Senate District Democratic primary on Sept. 14, the former candidate confirmed on Wednesday ... more

Mike Caputo | 8/25/10

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