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The Lynbrook "Tumblers" competed at the State Old Fashioned Drill in Merrick. Fire departments from all over Nassau County will compete in similar events in Rockville Centre on July 25.
Firefighters to participate in County parade, drill
Rockville Centre will be hosting fire departments from across the area for the 2015 Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament on Saturday, July 25. more
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The Bay Park plant, which sits just yards from the bay, was knocked out of service for 44 hours after Superstorm Sandy, and roughly 100 million gallons of untreated sewage overflowed into Long Island’s Hewlett Bay.
FEMA funds OK’d for sewage plant
In the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement last Saturday that the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant will see at least $730 million in upgrades thanks to funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state government, residents are now hopeful that they will soon be rid of the loud, annoying noise of generators and the overpowering smell of sewage at Nassau County’s largest waste facility. more
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Supervisor Dorothy Goosby attends the Second Baptist Church’s service honoring the Life of Rev. Preston H Drinks-Musical Tribute. This event took place at the Second Baptist Church in Baldwin.
Rev. Drinks honored during tribute
The Second Baptist Church held a service honoring the life of Rev. Preston H. Drinks on September 23. Hempstead Town Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby was in attendance to award a citation. more
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David Adamovich, regarded as the world’s greatest knife thrower, first discovered his talent for the unusual art at the age of 50.
World’s greatest knife thrower and his target girl tell all
Freeport resident David Adamovich, 77, — considered the best knife thrower in the world —didn’t discover his innate talent until he was 50. He worked as a professor of exercise physiology and a … more
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Former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin announces her campaign for the 21st Assembly District seat. She will run against incumbent Assemblyman Brian Curran on Election Day in November.
Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district
Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.
State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit
New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more
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Jimmy at the entrance to his iconic junkyard which he took over in 1984.
Jimmy's Junk - A collection of memories [Photo gallery]
Neatly placed junk might sound like an oxymoron but many people think a junk man can't be an environmentalist either. more
Community leaders and school officials alike joined students at Leo F. Giblyn School for the district’s annual peace walk. on Oct 2.
Freeport Schools unite to promote peace
In a remarkable display of unity and commitment to peace, the Freeport School District saw an unprecedented assembly of over 7,000 students, accompanied by more than 1,000 dedicated faculty and staff … more
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Rotarian and Freeport Resident Christopher McBride, left, with Freeport HS Rotary Interact Club student Zane Underwood.
Rotary packs bags for homeless veterans
The Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club's Rotary Day of Service on May 18 at Freeport High School united volunteers to pack essential supplies for homeless veterans. more
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Mayor Robert Kennedy has instituted an innovative and creative businessperson’s approach to maintaining a flat property tax rate in the village — something he and village leaders have been able to maintain for the last 11 years.
Freeport taxes remain steady for 11th year
It was a milestone previously not thought possible: The property tax rate will not go up for Freeport property owners, and it won’t go up for the 11th consecutive year. That’s all in this … more
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