The Nassau County Legislature has decided to post transcripts of its public hearings dating back to 2005 online, along with videos of sessions going forward.
We can only say thank you, hallelujah –– and it’s about time.
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5/8/14
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The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at 8 p.m. at Memorial Junior High School.
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3/27/14
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Thousands of homes could be removed from the high-risk flood zone in Valley Stream as early as the summer, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected to unveil revised flood maps next week.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/26/12
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Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices.
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10/4/12
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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9/28/12
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In November, when voters head to the polls, they may see some changes on the ballot. On Jan. 1, new State Assembly and Senate districts take effect, along with new congressional districts.
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9/27/12
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More than 100 people turned out to the American Legion Hall in Valley Stream on Wednesday night with questions and comments about the plans to turn the Nassau County Police Department's 5th Precinct into a community policing center.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/23/12
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There’s a lot of talk going on about reading in District 30. Literacy Zone meetings are now the norm at each of the three elementary schools, as teachers and administrators come together to help improve each child’s reading skills. And with more than 1,400 students in the district, that’s a lot of talk that’s going on. But it’s not just talk.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/4/12
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Telecasting the Board of Education meetings and school events in the Valley Stream Central High School District has been a topic of interest for several years, said Trustee Bill Stris.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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1/4/12
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With 21 graded stakes worth $5 million, Belmont Park’s 2011 fall meet will showcase a stellar lineup of champions-in-the-making when it opens for its 37-day meet on Sept. 10. Grandstand admission will be free during opening weekend.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/9/11
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