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During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the final … more

10/22/09

The cutting of trees on some streets in Long Beach has concerned some residents. The City of Long Beach is felling them in order to do road reconstruction.

Sun shines more on some Long Beach streets

There’s a little less shade on some streets in Long Beach. Due to roadwork on the 500 block of East Market Street and 600 block of West Chester Street, 34 trees were cut down. Kevin Mulligan, … more

by Ariella Monti | 10/22/09

Pt. Lookout man charged in Long Beach hit-and-run

Shawn Gallivan, 22, of Point Lookout has been arrested and charged with hitting pedestrian David King, 53, of Long Beach, with his car and leaving the scene without reporting it to police on East … more

by Joe Kellard | 10/22/09

Train service through Valley Stream will be suspended this weekend as the Long Island Rail Road prepares to put its new computer-based switching system into service in the area.

Switch upgrades will disrupt LIRR service

A major switch upgrade project near the Valley Stream train station will affect Long Island Rail Road service across the south shore this coming weekend. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/21/09

Mark Bonilla, left, Republican incumbent for Hempstead Town Clerk and Anthony Rattoballi, Democratic challenger.

Mark Bonilla seeks fourth term

In the race for Hempstead town clerk, incumbent Mark Bonilla, a Republican, is being challenged by political newcomer Anthony Rattoballi, a Democrat. more

Nancy Hiler | 10/15/09

Maureen O'Connell, left and Carrie Solages.

Clerk candidates talk technology

For residents of Nassau County, dealing with the county clerk is something that needs to be done only sparingly — when registering a business, closing on a home or filing litigation. But thousands of people use the services of the office every day, and while it is politically low-profile, it is vital to the county’s operations. more

by Matthew Hampton | 10/15/09

Council candidates take on the issues

During this election season, which will culminate in the Nov. 3 vote, the Herald has asked the Long Beach City Council candidates for their view on topics of concern to residents. This is the third in a series of questions we have posed to the six candidates who are vying for three seats on the council. Comments about this Q&A? JKellard@liherald.com or (516) 569-4000 ext. 213. more

10/15/09

Old Man Max's Cabbage Patch was written by a local, first-time author.

A worm who loves Italian ices

A worm who loves pizza and Italian ices? That’s the premise (along with the “there’s no place like home” moral) of Carol Nicotra’s first book, “Old Man Max’s Cabbage Patch. more

Mary Malloy | 10/15/09

Bellmore Fair postponed

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25. more

10/14/09

Peninsula Counseling Center's 'A Tasteful Evening' will take place on Oct. 18 at The Woodmere Club.

Fundraiser for food fanatics

Your chance to get a taste of southwest Nassau County is coming up as the Peninsula Counseling Center plans its annual fundraiser. There will be 45 restaurants, bakeries, caterers and wineries participating in A Tasteful Evening at the Woodmere Country Club on Oct. 19. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/09