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The owner of Lakewood Stables has managed to stave off foreclosure and is preparing for demolition and renovation of the property.

Things are looking up for Lakewood Stables. In addition to receiving approval earlier this month from the Town of Hempstead to begin demolition of the aging West Hempstead property, its owner has … more

By Lee Landor | 3/23/11

The Medal of Honor was presented to Michael Valente by President Herbert Hoover on the lawn of the White House on Sept. 27, 1929. On March 25, the Long Beach Bridge will be renamed in Valente's honor.

Long Beach bridge to be renamed after war hero

When Ralph Madalena, of Rockville Centre, wrote to the Nassau County Legislature requesting that the Long Beach Bridge be re-named after his grandfather, Michael Valente — a World War I hero and … more

Chris Engelhardt | 3/9/11

Are you ready for some football?

The Island Park and Lido-Point Lookout fire departments held their second annual charity football game at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park on Jan. 30. The snowy field and cold weather … more

2/2/11

A bill banning smoking on LIRR and Metro-North platforms has gained support from local legislators and organizations

Bill to ban smoking on LIRR platforms gains support

Several Long Island legislators have hopped aboard the no-smoking train, supporting legislation that would ban smoking on all outdoor Long Island Rail Road platforms. Assembly members Harvey … more

By Lee Landor | 2/2/11

Legislator Dave Denenberg, center, addresses people on the Long Beach Boardwalk about the sewage being dumped by the Bay Park Treatment Plant into Reynolds Channel.

Bay Park illegally dumping into bay

“You just smelled it again,” said Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick), who stood at West Bay Drive in Long Beach two weeks ago with several West Pine Street residents, watching a brown plume … more

Chris Engelhardt | 12/1/10

Brian Curran was elected to serve the 14th Assembly District.

Curran, Ra win Assembly seats

Lynbrook Mayor Brian Curran won the race for the 14th Assembly District to replace outgoing Assemblyman Bob Barra, who did not seek re-election after holding the position for 10 years. more

Herald Staff | 11/4/10

The groundbreaking was celebrated by Nassau County Parks Commissioner Carnell Foskey, Legislator Norma Gonsalves, County Executive Ed Mangano, Ellen Weisenberg, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Let All the Children Play Executive Director David Weingarten.

Construction begins on accessible playground in Eisenhower Park

Soon, the mantra of Let All The Children Play will become a reality at Eisenhower Park. Ground was broken on the project to construct a new two-acre playground that caters to both … more

Mike Caputo | 11/3/10

Curran wins assembly seat; Becker loses to McCarthy

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — retained … more

Herald staff | 11/3/10

Most incumbents win on Nassau’s South Shore

The anticipated nationwide wave to oust incumbents didn’t make it all the way to the South Shore this Election Day, as most current office holders — both Democrats and Republicans — retained … more

Herald staff | 11/3/10

Harvey Weisenberg, left, is being challenged by Josh Wanderer for his Assembly seat.

Weisenberg challenged by Wanderer for Assembly seat

Lawrence resident Josh Wanderer wants the job that longtime incumbent Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) says nobody understands. “There is a saying in business: ‘Pioneers get … more

JEFF BESSEN and ANTHONY RIFILATO | 10/20/10