The federal government has granted final approval for the construction and operation plan of the Empire Wind projects, marking a significant milestone despite challenges in the offshore wind …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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3/1/24
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Residents and merchants blasted Island Park’s new electronic parking management system during a village board meeting last week, one charging that it’s “going to kill” local businesses. …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/23/24
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The Long Beach Humane Society, which has been in operation since 1976, is at risk of closing amid a financial crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It takes a lot of money to run a …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/19/24
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With a $3.26 billion investment, New York Transco and the New York Power Authority unveiled details of its Propel NY Energy project, aimed to fortify Long Island’s power grid by potentially …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/16/24
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Oceanside Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday Feb. 13 amid the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Storm Warning, as the biggest snow storm in over two years is set to hit the area. …
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/12/24
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The Island Park Fire Department received advanced training on the “Lifeline Arm”, a defibrillator and CPR machine made by Defibtech and purchased by the Barnum Island Fire District. The district …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Island Park with residents was met with an unexpected appearance at Costello’s Ace Hardware parking lot on Feb. 1 after an 18-wheeler rolled into the ACE parking lot to unveil the GRAVE DIGGER …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/2/24
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Oceanside and Island Park school districts both would suffer a loss in state aid if the State Legislature goes along with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal.
The budget includes a …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/2/24
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In a bid to improve the fiscal health of Island Park, village officials are installing a new electronic parking monitoring system for all municipal parking fields, with visitors paying for parking …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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1/26/24
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