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As the fight for public water continues, State Sen. Steve Rhoads has introduced new legislation that may help the South Nassau Water Authority get the necessary funding to facilitate a takeover of Liberty Utilities. Advocacy groups, such as Long Island Clean Air Water & Soil, still want the SNWA to hold a public meeting addressing the takeover.

Fight for public water continues: South Nassau Water Authority needs funds; advocates demand public meetings

Advocacy groups have been ramping up efforts for a public takeover of Liberty Utilities after the private company, which supplies water to roughly 113,000 Town of Hempstead residents, recently sought a cumulative 34.2 percent rate hike across Nassau County. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/25/23

The Bay Park sewage plant in East Rockaway is one of three wastewater treatment facilities that will be maintained and operated by United Water.

Sewage is their specialty

Promising to save taxpayers $233 million over the next 20 years, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a partnership with United Water on Monday to manage and operate the county’s three … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/2/14

Liberty Water rate hike on the table at state's hearings

Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it serves by a cumulative 34.2 percent. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

Sangeeta Kulkarni, who represented the Hindu faith, showed students how to wrap a saree at Mepham on Nov. 14.

Multi-faith forums come to Bellmore-Merrick schools

Students in social studies classes across John F. Kennedy, Wellington C. Mepham and Sanford H. Calhoun high schools participated in multi-faith forums throughout the month of November. more

12/1/23

A scene from the Arena Players’ Shakespeare Festival production of“Romeo and Juliet,” starring Tyler Monier-Williams and Christine Boehm.

Summer theatricals nearby

The summer theater/concert season is in full swing on our local stages and not to be missed. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 7/20/16

Personal Injury Law

Q: I own a retail business on a busy street. Last year was a very icy winter and while I tried to keep the sidewalk and the path to the door clear, the town did not do a … more

By Michael Serpico | 8/13/14

The Be A Good Cookie Campaign, in memory of Richie Capizzi, a longtime pastry chef, kicked off at R.S. Beanery on Sept. 9. Jen, James and Chris Casano at the event.

‘Be A Good Cookie,’ like Richie Capizzi

Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

Merrick native Ben Goldsmith, a new graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, recently signed a deal with Sony Music Nashville, the United Talent Agency and Universal Publishing Group Nashville.

John F. Kennedy High School graduate Ben Goldsmith performs at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Sony Music Nashville, the United Talent Agency and Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville recently announced that they had signed Ben Goldsmith, a 2023 John F. Kennedy High School graduate. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/25/23

At the first day of Chabad Hebrew School, students took part in a Rosh Hashana street fair, which taught them things about the Jewish new year. Kaleb Lerner, 13, and Rabbi Shimon Kramer blew shofars — a hollowed-out ram’s horn.

Learning about the high holidays at Chabad Hebrew School

The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/22/23

Criminal Law

Q. My neighbor’s son was arrested for drunk driving. The police seized the car he was driving, which is owned by his mother and he told her the police are trying to forfeit it. What are my … more

By Michael A. Scotto | 9/28/12

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