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The apartment Michael Messina was living in in Floral Park burned down in a 10-alarm fire on March 16.

Franklin Square native searching for new home, help after fire

Franklin Square native Michael Messina has been trying to get his life back on track since he walked out of prison on March 13, 2019. He regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/25/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the initiative on June 17.

Police, activists working to find solutions

A new Nassau County initiative aiming to foster a dialogue between police and community activists has gained the support of local leaders in its early stages. more

By Alec Rich | 7/13/20

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project was halted in March.

Justice dismisses Belmont Park lawsuits

A State Supreme Court justice dismissed the Village of Floral Park’s and various Elmont civic associations’ lawsuits seeking to reverse state approvals on the Belmont Park redevelopment … more

By Melissa Koenig | 5/14/20

Criminal justice reform laws impact local communities

Oscar Wilde’s frequently quoted adage “No good deed goes unpunished” can easily be applied to New York state’s recently enacted bail reform law, which ends bail for misdemeanor and low-level felony crimes considered nonviolent. The State Legislature’s intent may have been good . . . more

By Edward Lieberman and Geoffrey Prime | 2/28/20

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project began in September.

Floral Park's lawsuit carries on

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has almost two months to decide whether to hear oral arguments in a new twist in the Village of Floral Park’s lawsuit against the state because it approved … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

A state Supreme Court judge denied the Village of Floral Park’s request for a temporary restraining order against construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7.

Judge denies village’s restraining order request against Belmont construction

A state Supreme Court judge denied Floral Park officials’ request to halt construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7, saying that the village failed to show that it was suffering from irreparable harm … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/7/19

Village of Floral Park officials filed a request for a temporary restraining order on construction at Belmont Park.

Floral Park officials submit request to halt Belmont Park construction

An attorney representing the Village of Floral Park filed a request with a state judge on Nov. 1 for a temporary restraining order to halt construction at Belmont Park. more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/1/19

The Belmont Park project includes a 19,000-seat arena for the New York Islanders hockey team, a 250-room hotel, a community center, commercial office space and 350,000 square feet of retail space.

Floral Park officials sue to stop Belmont arena

Village of Floral Park officials filed a lawsuit on Sept. 9 in the state Supreme Court against various state agencies and New York Arena Partners in a bid to stop the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project. more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/19/19

59 Plainfield Avenue, Floral Park

Stunning colonial home with an oversized lot upon arrival at the home. Meticulously maintained home commands a large modernized living room and full eat in kitchen. This 3 story home offers plenty of … more

3/13/19

Everybody wants lower taxes, so let’s urbanize

Everybody is against everything everywhere. That seems to be a common theme in Nassau County. Where else can you find people so opposed to . . . more

4/7/17

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