Keyword: parks
726 results total, viewing 121 - 130
Belmont plan raises many unanswered questions
On Dec. 20, Gov. Andrew Cuomo arrived to much fanfare at Belmont Park to make a major announcement: The Islanders would return to Long Island — in a new $1 billion arena at the park . . . more
|
Smoke rose from a blaze in the dry brush on the north side of Hempstead Lake State Park on Jan. 3.
VIDEO: Rockville Centre Firefighters battle brush fire in Hempstead Lake State Park
Firefighters from the Rockville Centre Fire Department were called to the scene of a brush fire in Hempstead Lake State Park on Jan. 3, extinguishing the approximately 2,000-square-foot blaze in … more
|
Students in Christine O’Neill’s Spanish class at Mepham High School in North Bellmore used virtual-reality technology to tour Machu Picchu, in Peru, on Dec. 7.
Traveling to Machu Picchu — from desks in a classroom
Part 6 of the “Educating the 21st Century Child” series. Students held the Google Cardboard virtual-reality glasses to their faces on a recent Thursday. “Let’s get ready to … more
|
The New York Islanders may be playing in the near future at a new facility to be built on grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack, according to Governor Guomo.
Arena Partners, Islanders score Belmont arena contract
The New York Islanders have been awarded the right to develop Belmont Park, according to people close to the negotiations. A formal announcement will take place at a news conference on Wednesday, to be held at the Belmont racetrack. Gov. Mario Cuomo is slated to attend. The Islanders were selected in a two-way contest with the New York City Football Club, a soccer franchise owned by Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees. more
|
A number of attendees at Sunday’s forum, at which Belmont Park plans were presented, questioned the need for a second stadium to house the New York Islanders, but others like this man clearly favored moving the Islanders to Belmont.
Bidders release Belmont plans at 'listening session'
Applause broke out at Elmont Memorial High School on Sunday as the two finalists for the development of Belmont Park announced plans to create thousands of temporary and permanent jobs as part of ambitious plans to develop the racing center further. more
|
The proposed $125 million in updates for Hempstead Lake State Park include renovated trails, repaired dams, an educational center, and 48 new parking spots, among other things.
Hempstead Lake State Park projects to begin next year
The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery responded to public input last month regarding the construction of anti-flooding interventions in Hempstead Lake State Park. The project, as part of GOSR’s … more
|
FBI officials said the murder victim found in the woods between Freeport and Merrick on Oct. 27 was Kerin Pineda, a former Freeport High School student.
FBI identifies murder victims found in Freeport-Merrick area
FBI officials have confirmed the identities of the murder victims found on Oct. 25 at Cow Meadow Park, at the end of South Main Street in Freeport, and in the woods between Commercial Street in Freeport and Babylon Turnpike in Merrick on Oct. 27. more
|
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday that the state would provide $120 million in funds for a retooled pipe that will be used to reroute treated sewage from the Western Bays into the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuomo announces funding to reroute wastewater
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and County Executive Ed Mangano announced a plan Oct. 29 at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside to pay for a joint state-county project to send treated … more
|
Strange encounters can make your day
The rules change as you get older. My parents always told me, “Never talk to strangers,” and that is still excellent advice for the young. But now my abiding rule . . . more
Angry residents have left notes, such as the one above, on cars parked legally on Bradford Court and Fountain Avenue
Hewitt teachers, staff ‘harassed’ for parking on school's neighboring roads
Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School teachers and aides claim they have been harassed by residents of Bradford Court and Fountain Avenue for parking legally in front of their houses, as the district continues to seek a solution to what some staff members said has gotten out of hand. more
|
« Prev | 1 … 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 … 73 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions