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Step in time: The Old Bethpage Village Brass Band performs its rousing rendition of patriotic tunes throughout the village over the holiday weekend.

Memorial Day weekend at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

For those who are not interested in fighting the crowds at Jones Beach this weekend, another option is to step back in time at an old-fashioned holiday outing. more

5/26/10

Lynbrook to host Vietnam Moving Wall

Lynbrook officials are bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall — the half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Monument in Washington, D.C.— to the village in June. So far, officials have raised $6,000 — which leaves them $19,000 still to go. "We need to help the vets and show our respect for all their dedication and patriotism," said Lynbrook Trustee Alan Beach, who, along with the Western Long Island Detachment Marine Corps League, is spearheading the effort to bring the Moving Wall to Lynbrook. more

Anthony Bottan | 5/21/10

Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick, far right, at the New York in China Center in December.

What's up with Freeport's incinerator plans?

The question of how involved Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick has been in talks with the Chinese Zhondge Group to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport has been a point of concern among local residents since news of the proposal broke last month. more

Scott Brinton | 5/13/10

Sources close to Freeport Village Mayor Andrew Hardwick say he has not entirely killed plans to build a waste-to-energy incinerator in south Freeport, near the Merrick border. The incincerator would sit at the head of several tidal creeks leading into the nearby South Shore Estuary Reserve.

Toxic threat to nature's nursery?

Part one of a two-part series. Imagine building an incinerator next to a hospital nursery. That, critics say, is about what the Village of Freeport would be doing if it were to build a $550 million waste-to-energy incinerator alongside a wetland in south Freeport, near the Merrick border. Plans for the facility appear in doubt (see related story, "What's up with Freeport's incinerator plans?"). But if eventually approved, the project could have serious consequences for the local environment and human health. more

Allie Wilkinson | 5/13/10

Don Pasquale on stage at Hofstra,

Michael Spierman's Bronx Opera Company makes its annual visit to Hofstra with the comic opera Don Pasquale. more

5/12/10

Village Highway workers repair a section of the Hendrickson Pool parking lot, which is first on the list of springtime projects in Valley Stream.

Hendrickson Pool parking lot gets attention

The Hendrickson pool parking lot is first up on a list of projects this year for Valley Stream’s highway department. Work began two weeks ago to repair some of the worst areas of the parking field. more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/28/10

Shirley Baker, seated, shows off an afghan she bought at the Monica Village Crochet Club sale. Joining her are Monica Francis and Anita Spizuco.

Monica Village Crochet Club holds sale in Valley Stream

Members of the Crochet Club at Monica Village sold their handmade items on April 7. Money raised will be used to purchase a pediatric trauma kit for a local elementary school. So far, the … more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/14/10

The village board approved a $33.16 million budget for 2010-11.

Valley Stream village budget approved

The village board unanimously approved its 2010-11 budget on Monday, raising taxes about $90 next year for the average Valley Stream homeowner. Village Treasurer John Mastromarino told residents … more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/14/10

A public hearing will be held on the proposed 2010-11 village budget on Monday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

‘Bread and butter’ of Valley Stream intact

The village Board of Trustees is close to finalizing the 2010-11 Valley Stream budget, and homeowners should see an average tax increase of about $90 next year. more

Andrew Hackmack | 4/7/10

Signs of spring: A ‘family’ ventures out Old Westbury Gardens. Below, kids play an old-fashioned hoop game at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Signs of spring at Old Westbury Gardens

The days are getting longer and warmer weather has arrived. It’s time to venture outside and enjoy these early days of spring as Old Westbury Gardens and Old Bethpage Village open for the season. more

Karen Bloom | 4/7/10

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