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U.S. Sen Charles Schumer has been urging the cleanup of the Navy Grumman plume.

A deal to clean up the toxic underground plume that is threatening drinking water in Seaford is expected by the end of this month, according to a letter recently sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/1/15

Assemblyman Joseph Saladino sponsored the bill, recently signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to clean up the toxic Navy Grumman plume that could have eventually threatened drinking water in Wantagh and Seaford.

Governor orders plume cleanup

New York state took a major step forward in ensuring safe drinking water for Wantagh and Seaford residents recently, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill ordering the cleanup of the toxic Navy Grumman plume. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/7/15

Environmental activist Adrienne Esposito and Assemblyman Joseph Saladino were among those calling for the clean-up of the Navy Grumman plume last week.

Action urged for plume cleanup

Clean drinking water is an expectation of all Long Islanders and Americans, but in portions of Nassau County, it takes some extra effort to deliver that to people’s faucets. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/26/14

North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 Chaplain Bruce Burnham, a U.S. Navy veteran, Adjutant Frank Colon and Bob Kohler, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, saluted the flag.

Veterans honored in Bellmore

The Bellmores paused on Tuesday to pay homage to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military at the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. North Bellmore American Legion Post No. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/12/14

Louis Camilleri, 90, served as a gunnery officer in one of World War II’s most historic battles, on Iwo Jima, or Sulfur Island. He became a chemist when he returned from the war. In 1987, he and his wife, Dorothy, opened Dear Little Dollies in Bellmore. Dorothy died in 2013.

The long, hard fight for Iwo Jima

Navy Lt. Louis Camilleri signaled to his navigator to abort the landing. Camilleri had spotted a beach officer ahead. He was waving off Camilleri’s 36-foot landing craft, called a Higgins boat. Japanese bullets and mortars rained down on the beach. It was too “hot” to land. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/11/14

Engineer Alison Auriemmo, along with South Farmingdale Water Commissioners John Hirt, far left, and Ralph Atoria, showed Schumer the plant.

‘Hand over the check’

Residents of northern Seaford will soon be ensured safe drinking water, even as a toxic underground plume from the former Grumman property in Bethpage moves south. Those residents could be saddled with extra costs for that clean water, however, if the Navy doesn’t come through with a $5 million payment owed to the South Farmingdale Water District. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/10/14

The most recent round of drilling for a new water treatment facility in northern Seaford took place at the corner of Harriad Drive West and Lawrence Road.

Navy water project nears completion

A planned new U.S. Navy water treatment facility off Seaman’s Neck Road, nearly three years in the making, is reaching the final stages. more

By Andrew Coen | 9/2/14

Navy Petty Officer Timothy Kear of Oceanside.

Local serves on the USS Forrest Sherman

Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Timothy Kear, of Oceanside, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s most versatile multi-mission combat ships, the Norfolk-based destroyer USS Forrest … more

8/14/14

Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.

Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

7/3/14

Bring a blanket and chair and settle in for a glorious weekend of music at the annual festival devoted to Mozart.

A gardenful of Mozart

Those stirring sounds of Mozart fill the air this weekend, at the family-friendly festival. more

5/21/14

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