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The Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department is in the early stages of drafting construction plans to add a two-story extension to the original firehouse.

Plans for Lawrence-Cedarhurst firehouse expansion tabled

A proposal to expand the current Lawrence-Cedarhurst firehouse with a two-story extension was presented to the Village of Cedarhurst board at the Aug. 1 meeting by Ed Koehler, the chair of the Board of Commissioners and John McHugh, the first assistant chief, of the department. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 8/4/11

Merrick's Debbie Gibson and Tiffany team up for a concert together this weekend

Weekend highlights include Debbie Gibson's concert in Westbury, a performance of "The Wizard of Oz" on the stage at Eisenhower park some old fashioned fun watching the "boys of summer" at Old Bethpage. more

7/27/11

Hewlett Bay Park village will hold a public hearing on July 25 about a proposed 60-day building moratorium.

Hewlett Bay Park considers building freeze

To ensure that this next update of its building and zoning codes received the proper amount of review, the Village of Hewlett Bay Park is considering enacting a moratorium on building in the nearly half-mile sized village. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/21/11

Ryan Grassini and Anthony Runco Jr. are two Atlantic Beach lifeguards who want to get paid for their lunch hour and have merit-based positions and financial incentives.

Pooling their resources

Wanting to be paid for their lunch hour and seeking a merit-based pay system, more than 20 Village of Atlantic Beach lifeguards addressed the village board at a meeting on July 11. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/21/11

Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street in Lawrence to permit two-way traffic.

Allowing for traffic in both directions

Although Village of Lawrence trustees voted to widen Williams Street and make it a two-way street at the July 6 meeting, Mayor Martin Oliner remains concerned about pedestrian safety in the area and voted against the plan. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 7/14/11

Circus fun comes to Long Island Children's Museum this weekend

It's mid-July and that means it's time get outdoors and check out what's doing at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and Old Westbury Gardens. Or take the family to beat the heat with some circus antics at Long Island Children's Museum. more

7/13/11

Lawrence control procedures questioned

Based on a New York State comptroller’s audit, the Village of Lawrence needed to improve its fiscal management procedures and processes concerning procuring services and over its information technology. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/7/11

Lawrence control procedures questioned

Based on a New York State comptroller’s audit, the Village of Lawrence needed to improve its fiscal management procedures and processes concerning procuring services and over its information technology. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/1/11

From fireworks to old-fashioned patriotic fervor: Enjoy Eisenhower Park’s spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. Other holiday weekend events include a presidential-style holiday celebration at Sagamore Hill, in which President Roosevelt, portrayed by actor James Foote, makes an appearance at his former residence.

Independence Day celebrations

Our nation’s birthday is upon us, and everyone is ready to celebrate with dazzling pyrotechnics. Although they will be missed once again at Jones Beach this year, July Fourth celebrants have plenty of places to see fireworks and share in the spirit of Independence Day, extending through next week. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/11

Safe, reliable transportation

As a resident of Lynbrook for more than 40 years, David O’Neill has always been very much a part of the community. He attended Lynbrook High School, graduating in 1985. He and his wife, who was born in the Lynbrook, are now raising their six-year-old daughter. more

Teri Ann Loeser | 6/23/11