The Nassau County Democratic Committee is backing two candidates in this year’s City Council race who are challenging the Long Beach Democratic Committee’s nominees for three open council seats.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/24/15
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American Water announced in a press release last week that Brian Bruce has been appointed president of New York American Water.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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6/17/15
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After five years in which Nassau County has not reassessed property values, the county is moving toward refiguring all Nassau properties’ worth for 2019-20. The eventual reassessment could lead to higher property-tax bills for some residents, according to one expert.
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By Brian Racow
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6/10/15
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With spring comes construction, and with construction comes new business. All around Oceanside and Island Park, new establishments are moving in. They are welcome sights in an area still recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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5/20/15
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Like many hospitals regionally and nationwide, South Nassau Communities Hospital is adjusting to the changing face of health care delivery and accommodating patient needs.
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By Vanessa Parker
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5/18/15
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More than 200 residents of Elmont and the surrounding communities packed Sewanhaka High School on May 7 to ask questions and hear details about a proposed $400 million stadium, restaurant and retail …
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By Brendan Murray
bmurray@liherald.com
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5/13/15
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When Suzanne Reek, of Wantagh, used to bring her young son, Joseph, to the dentist, she would hire a team of two to six people to carry him into the office. Once there, he was strapped down to an examination table for treatment in what the American Dental Association calls a “papoose board,” essentially a stretcher with wide Velcro braces.
In the end, Reek said, she would be hit with a $5,000 bill because her son, who suffered from extreme “dental anxiety,” would inevitably need to be sedated during treatment, which insurance didn’t cover.
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By Scott Brinton
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5/6/15
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Long Islanders who want to participate will set out non-perishable food by their mailboxes on May 9, which will then be picked up by their letter carriers while delivering the day’s mail.
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5/5/15
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The Island Park Business and Residential Chamber of Commerce held its first award dinner-dance Apr. 25 at The Coral House in Baldwin, in a night marked by pride, camaraderie and tears. Five people, who, over the course of their lives, gave to the community through service or enterprise, were honored.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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4/29/15
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The Island Park Business and Residential Chamber joined the owners of Rio Fusion for a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony. Over 30 people turned out to celebrate and enjoy some of the …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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4/29/15
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