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The Katz family — Evan, left, Elias, Jessica and Ash — of North Bellmore completed the Nassau Library Tour this year and in 2019.

Why were these folks desperate to get to the library?

The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

Three police officers load an ATV into the bulldozer’s blade

Tired of dirt bikes on your road?

County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered a stern warning to operators of illegal dirt bikes: “Not in Nassau,” he said, as he kicked a crumpled piece of scrap metal that had once been an … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 2023-2024 East Rockaway Kiwanis president Michaelene Abbott-Cooper, and other club members have come together to support their local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts.

How can you help a veteran?

The 2023 Run for Heroes 5k is already up and running. The East Rockaway Kiwanis club held a kickoff event on July 24 in preparation for the September race for local veterans — so in the … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Why were these folks in a rush to get to the library?

The competition to tour each library in Nassau County was so fierce that members of the Katz family of North Bellmore did not want to waste time stopping for lunch, so they packed snacks. In the … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

Chief Danny Ambrosio and Assistant Chiefs Scott Bien, Clayton Murphy and James DiGambattista accepted the Ex-Chief John Matzen memorial trophy for winning “best appearing.”

Lynbrook Fire Department wins an award

In the 4th Battalion Parade’s stream, bright red fire trucks, the Lynbrook Fire Department took home multiple first-place trophies, including that of “best appearing.” The July … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/13/23

Do you have a sinking feeling about infrastructure?

The Nassau County Legislature voted this week to authorize $15 million to replenish a capital budget that was used for repairs on two disruptive sinkholes — one in Baldwin and one in Lido … more

By SEAN KENNEDY | 8/6/23

Long Beach officials, from left, Roy Lester, John Bendo, Tina Posterli, Ron Walsh and Liz Treston welcomed the new drone to the city’s arsenal earlier this month.

How is tech keeping beachgoers safe?

Going to the beach is a summer tradition in Long Beach. Swimming and surfing in the ocean are the norm. But with the fun comes some risk. Rip currents have been an issue, and County Executive … more

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO | 8/6/23

Legislator Bill Gaylor stands with Mayor Alan Beach and Lynbrook trustees while presenting a ceremonial $48,000 check to the Lynbrook Police Department.

Lynbrook police get a boost. Find out what this means for you.

Communication can be the difference between life and death for first responders. The Lynbrook Police Department received $48,000 from the county’s Community Revitalization Program to improve … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/6/23

At Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, fields were packed with fans eager to listen to the Eli Young Band, a country music group.

Missed this concert? There are more coming!

Nassau County has been putting on free, outdoor concerts all summer long, and on July 27, it welcomed the Eli Young Band, a country group, to a large crowd of cheering fans. At Eisenhower … more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/6/23

Gabriel Moscheni, a 2023 graduate of Lynbrook High School, received a soccer scholarship.

This Lynbrook/East Rockaway soccer player scored big! Find out how.

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association announced that Gabriel Moscheni is receiving a Livio D’Arpino Scholarship. Moscheni played with Eastern New York’s Olympic Development … more

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