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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, said they were compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. But a court has since delayed any such appearance until at least February, after the school successfully petitioned the same court that ruled against the county in its negotiations with the Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum last year.
Poser says she won’t visit county legislature Monday in casino probe
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February. more
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Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.
Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]
Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more
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Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.
Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.
“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more
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A car drove through partial treated sewage on Rhame Avenue.
State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin
A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more
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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.
Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not
South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more
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Breaking: W.H. man charged with secretly recording 19-year-old
A West Hempstead man has been arrested for alleged unlawful surveillance of a 19 year old girl. Walter Rivas, 45,  reportedly went to the young woman's apartment after she hired Joroba Pest … more
Camper Faith Burke left, gets a little arts and crafts assistance from counselor in training Bridget Stenson.
A summer vacation well spent [Photo gallery]
Camp Lourdes in Malverne recently wrapped up another successful season. The camp ran from Aug. 10 to Aug. 21. The camp is a two week program held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. This year, … more
The view down Hempstead Avenue in Malverne.
Snow falls in Malverne, Town declares emergency [Photo gallery]
An intense nor’easter drenched Nassau in wet snow Thursday afternoon as temperatures began to dip below freezing. Then the snow took over in full force, snowing throughout the night. It was still … more
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Christopher Tucker, right, and his friend Michael Walker organized a Turkey Drive. They gave 32 turkeys to individuals, couples and families.
Making sure everybody gets a turkey
Christopher Tucker wanted to make sure that everybody eats during on Thanksgiving. Tucker, a maintenance worker from Lakeview, hosted a Turkey Drive for the Lakeview community at Harold Walker … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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