After losing to Democrat Hilary Clinton in the 2000 U.S. Senate race, former Republican congressman Rick Lazio said he thought his political career was over. He returned to a quieter life working in the private sector. Now, though, Lazio is seeking to become the next GOP candidate for New York state governor. But first he must win a tough primary race on Sept. 14, with Carl Paladino, a wealthy Buffalo businessman, as his rival.
more
David Weingrad
|
9/9/10
|
Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg slammed the website Ultrinsic Motivator, Inc. during a Sept. 8 news conference for offering college students the chance "to wager" on their own grades.
more
David Weingrad
|
9/8/10
|
Town of Hempstead officials plan to ban construction of cell towers within 1,500 feet of homes. The announcement came at a community meeting at Wantagh High School on Monday evening.
more
David Weingrad
|
8/17/10
|
Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1:57 p.m. Protesters from various parts of Nassau County rallied outside Town of Hempstead Hall on Tuesday morning before a town meeting, calling for a moratorium on the installation of cell-phone antennas and towers around Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh.
more
David Weingrad
|
8/3/10
|
The North Merrick Civic Association is seeking support for a moratorium on the installation of cell-phone antennas and other equipment in the Town of Hempstead until a new town code regulating the equipment is passed.
more
David Weingrad
|
8/2/10
|
Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 11:29 p.m.
Merrickās 12-year-old Williamsport softball team, a.k.a. the "Merrick Madness," has won the New York State Softball Championship, defeating Garden City South 13-6 in Canastota, N.Y. on July 28, according to Bill Haddad, president of the Canastota Little League.
more
David Weingrad
|
7/28/10
|