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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his 2015 State of the County address on Wednesday in East Meadow.

In his State of the County speech Wednesday night in East Meadow, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano painted a bright picture of Nassau’s present and future, touting his administration’s efforts to attract young people and families to the county, spur growth in the private sector, downsize government and hold down taxes. more

By Brian Racow | 3/13/15

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department donated a boat to upstate firefighters that was delivered by members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department. From left were RVC firefighter Steven Torborg, Hurleyville firefighter Joshua Conlon, Hurvelyville Asst. Chief Alan Price, Hurleyville Chief of Department Christopher Gibson and RVC firefighters Tim Brenner and Tom Grasing.

Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department donates boat to upstate firefighters

A boat donated by the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department and delivered by members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department is now an asset to upstate firefighters. more

3/11/15

Five Towns NY Rising Community Reconstruction projects are moving forward, officials said. Above on the right is a completed bioswale, on the left is one under construction.

Storm recovery projects moving forward

Agreements with three subrecipients, the municipalities that will help administer the NY Rising Community Reconstruction projects for a trio of Five Towns-related infrastructure projects, were signed on March 3, along with 23 other such projects on Long Island. There are currently a dozen subrecipients connected with all 26 Long Island projects. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/11/15

Long Beach attorney Denis Kelly said that a tentative settlement with FEMA may be reached this week.

FEMA nearing settlement with Sandy victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is close to reaching a final settlement with Hurricane Sandy victims who filed lawsuits against their flood insurance carriers after the storm, claiming they … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/4/15

The Meadowmere Park Fire Department will get two generators for its firehouse through a request from the Town of Hempstead and funding from the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program. Above, Fire Chief Kevin Carrero made breakfast for residents on the Friday after Sandy.

Meadowmere Park Fire Department to get generators

The New York Rising Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funding approved a $500,000 request from the Town of Hempstead that will be used to purchase two generators for the Meadowmere Park Fire Department. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/11/15

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library President Ben Eilbott asked a question he had at the Jan. 22 meeting traffic conditions on Broadway in Hewlett.

Listening to what residents have to say

Recovering from Hurricane Sandy, floodwater mitigation and roadway conditions were the issues that about 30 people asked questions of Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino during a meeting of residents and officials at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library on Jan. 22. more

By Vanessa Parker | 1/28/15

The refund checks are in the mail

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos announced that 6,700 refund checks will be mailed, beginning late December through early January, to compensate homeowners whose tax assessments were not … more

1/7/15

Inwood firefighter Joseph Sanford Jr. died on Dec. 23 due to injuries sustained after he responded to a Woodmere house fire and fell through the first floor to the basement.

December 2014

Inwood firefighter Joseph Sanford dies Sanford who fell through the first floor into the basement during a Woodmere house fire, died on Dec. 23. more

12/31/14

In 2015, we should rise up against taxpayer injustice

As we ring in the New Year, let’s reflect on the important issues and challenges our state and county faced in 2014. I believe 2015 will be a good year . . . more

12/24/14

In Lawrence, elected officials discussed potential plans to fund repairs to the Nassau Expressway. From left are Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner, County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Howard Beach), and County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach).

Seeking a fix to Route 878

Five elected officials ranging from senator to village mayor gathered at the intersection of the Nassau Expressway, also known as state Route 878, and Bay Boulevard in Lawrence on Tuesday to call upon the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federally fund a storm surge protection and repair plan for the roadway. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/23/14

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