In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did.
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2/7/13
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A law passed by the Town of Hempstead on Jan. 22 requires fueling stations within the township to carry back-up generators capable of powering its fuel pumps during power outages.
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By David Weingrad
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1/31/13
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Late last month, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino held a Town Hall meeting that gave residents the chance to speak to town officials in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
In addition to …
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By Alex Costello
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12/13/12
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For only $3,999,999, you can own one of Island Park’s most infamous landmarks: the Long Beach Motor Inn.
In the last week of December, the motel was put up for sale, listed with Charles …
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Alex Costello
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1/18/12
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As Town of Hempstead officials broke open the lock to the entrance on Nov. 30, dozens of workers stood at the ready to begin the massive undertaking of cleaning up the vacant lot at 425 Atlantic …
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Aaron Axelson
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12/7/11
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The following is an open letter to County
Executive Edward Mangano.
Dear County Executive Mangano:
Several of our mutual constituents residing in both Oceanside and Island Park have …
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11/16/11
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Following a unanimous vote of the Town Board, Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Anthony Santino announced that Oceanside and Rockville Centre will receive almost $50,000 in grants for …
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8/17/11
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Residents and business owners were shocked two weeks ago when, without notice, county workers started repainting the lines on Atlantic Avenue by the new Stop & Shop, creating turn lanes, and removing …
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Alex Costello
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5/18/11
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By this time next month, Oceansiders and those from nearby communities will be able to finally do their shopping at the brand new Super Stop & Shop on Atlantic Avenue.
Built on the site of the …
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Alex Costello
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4/20/11
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When the Town of Hempstead installed two stop signs at the intersection of Waukena Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Oceanside in 2006, many residents felt that it increased congestion on Waukena, an …
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by Alex Costello
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1/26/11
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