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Beaches are open for business as usual for the rest of the holiday weekend.

From Herricks to Hempstead Hurricane hardly happens

Sept 4: Fears of extensive flooding, power outages and property damage fizzled on Friday as Hurricane Earl passed far enough out to sea that Nassau County suffered little more than scattered beach flooding. Even Jones Beach State Park, where extensive flooding was reported, had some areas open for swimming today and the Stone Temple Pilots concert planned for tonight at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater will take place as scheduled. more

9/4/10

State awarded $700 million in education funding

Last week, New York state won nearly $700 million in federal Race to the Top money, which will be used by the state for education. The goal of Race to the Top is to encourage states to reform … more

Alex Costello | 9/1/10

Schools react to new state test standards

Just a few weeks ago, New York State released the results of its 2010 English/Language Arts and Math state exams for grades 3-8, and many were shocked. The state decided to raise the passing score … more

Alex Costello | 8/25/10

Harvey Weisenberg, left, is squaring off against challenger Jeff Toback in the Democratic primary on Sept. 14.

Talking with Jeff Toback and Harvey Weisenberg

Harvey Weisenberg, the incumbent representative for the 20th State Assembly District, is being challenged this year in a Democratic Primary by Jeff Toback, former Nassau County legislator. The Herald … more

8/18/10

Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., at lectern, joined with Gov. David Paterson and other elected leaders to announce that New York's ignition interlock law will take effect on Aug. 15.

Ignition interlock law takes effect Aug. 15

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined this past week with Gov. David Paterson, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, law enforcement officials, and the families of Leandra Rosado and Katie Flynn to remind residents that New York's new ignition interlock law will take effect on Aug. 15. more

8/13/10

State raises standards, but who’s going to pay?

In a move that has confounded local school officials and is bound to confuse and upset many parents, State Education Department leaders recently announced that they were raising the raw scores that determine proficiency levels on the standardized tests taken by students in third through eighth grades. more

8/12/10

The USGS will be installing a water monitor on the pier at Masone Beach.

USGS to study Island Park waters

Visitors to Masone Beach in Island Park will soon encounter a new piece of technology on the dock as a recent agreement was signed between the United States Geological Survey and the New York State … more

JUSTIN SACHS | 8/11/10

Oceanside and Island Park state test scores drop with new standards

Test scores fell across Long Island and throughout New York after the State Education Department raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. … more

Andrew Hackmack and Judy Rattner | 8/4/10

20th AD primary race heats up

Former Nassau County Legislator Jeff Toback has entered the Democratic primary against state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, vying for the seat Weisenberg has held for two decades. Toback, who … more

Alex Costello | 8/4/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... CurrentsAn exhibit highlighting three exciting artists working today: Jessica Jackson Hutchins, Benjamin Edwards and Tom Sanford. All three artists have been shown widely in … more

8/4/10

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