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More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.
Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association
Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more
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Airplanes — perhaps the biggest noisemakers — are beyond the jurisdiction of local noise ordinances. The Town of Hempstead is working with the Federal Aviation Administration, but with little succcess.
Defending against an invisible enemy
How can local representatives protect people from an invisible, ever-present hazard? That’s the question small governments across Nassau County have been trying to answer when it comes to noise … more
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Anthony DiGregorio and Kerry Harracksinghn were honored as the county’s “Top Cops” in the county legislature’s Feb 26 meeting.
'Top Cops' honored for defending W.H. business
Anthony DiGregorio and Kerry Harracksinghn were the county’s “Top Cops” of February for pursuing and arresting the men who allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven, in West Hempstead, at gunpoint. more
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Some places, like Jones Beach, have limited artificial lighting. The resulting decrease in light pollution helps those visiting the beach better see the stars at night while keeping Long Island’s biodiversity healthy.
The hidden danger of noise and light
Long Island faces a growing crisis as noise and light pollution become more troublesome. Noise pollution — characterized by unwanted and harmful sounds — and light pollution — … more
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An overturned vehicle brought out the Malverne fire department
Malverne Fire Department hailed as heroes for Cornwall Avenue rescue
The Malverne fire department is being hailed as heroes after an overturned vehicle saw the rescue of a mother and two young children. more
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Schools and libraries are closed amid nearly 5 inches of accumulated snow.
Malverne, W.H. hit with nearly 5 inches of snow
Malverne, Lakeview and West Hempstead have been hit with the most snow they've seen in more than two years. The accumulation — hitting 5 inches in some areas across the community — … more
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Who’s responsible for the NUMC?
There has been, rightfully, much discussion about the future of the Nassau University Medical Center, the only public hospital in Nassau County. more
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Malverne firefighters helped to rescue a mother and two children from an overturned SUV on Cornwell Avenue in the village on Feb. 5.
Malverne firefighters rescue mother a two kids after overturn
A mother and two children suffered minor injuries after the sport utility vehicle they were in overturned after it struck a tree on Cornwell Avenue in Malverne on Feb. 5, Malverne firefighters said. more
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Balancing opportunity and community concerns: Assessing the Sands Casino proposal for Nassau’s future
As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. more
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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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