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Last week, freshman Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano laid it on the line for county residents. He told us that the county is facing a $286 million deficit, the largest in its history. more

Al D'Amato | 5/6/10

County exec betting on Nassau’s future?

After some seven years of studies, community meetings, press conferences and tens of millions of dollars spent on planning and consultants, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains an aging concrete behemoth surrounded by 77 acres of cracking asphalt. It is a glaring eyesore in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties. more

5/6/10

Red Cross volunteers at the scene of a house fire in Westbury.

Providing food, shelter and hope

Mention the Red Cross and most people conjure images of volunteers assisting people in natural disasters. Perhaps less known is the work they do at the local level, mainly responding to families who … more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 5/6/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Fernando BoteroThis major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify … more

5/5/10

June Irvin, former superintendent, fondly remembered

June Irvin, a former North Merrick School District superintendent, Old Mill Road School principal and active community member, died on April 27 of natural causes. She was 76. more

Sari Zeidler | 5/4/10

Anthony Brunetta to be honored Saturday at Friends of Senior Services Monte Carlo Night Anthony Brunetta, Rockville Centre’s Parks and Recreation superintendent will be honored this Saturday, May 1 by the Friends of Senior Services during the Monte Carlo night, FOSSI’s annual community fundraiser at the Sandel Senior Center, 50 S. Park Ave. Members of the community are invited to participate in the elegant, glittering and fun filled event as the Sandel Center is transformed into a casino for the evening. The event includes catered food, an open bar and fun gambling for prizes. Tickets, $50, are available by calling (516) 678-9350.

Rockville Centre events and activities April 29, 2010

On the board Board of Trustees Briefing April 29, 7 p.m. Village Hall Board of Trustees Meeting May 3, 8:15 p.m., Village Hall Zoning Board Meeting May 5, 8 p.m. Village … more

4/28/10

The rundown playground at Reverend Morgan Days Park will be renovated.

RVC gets $100,000 for West End

By the end of the summer, children who frequent the Reverend Morgan Days Park will be able to look forward to a brand new playground. more

Alex Costello | 4/28/10

The late Judge Richard Lawrecne in 2006 inside his chambers at the Family Court building in Westbury.

Richard Lawrence, beloved judge, dies at 66

Richard Lawrence of Merrick, a former Nassau County Family Court judge, longtime legal counsel to a state senator, and well-respected, well-loved community activist, died suddenly on April 21 of complications from a bone-marrow transplant. He was 66. more

Scott Brinton | 4/28/10

Nick Nogueira, 16, left, Michael Anisis, 17, were among more than 100 South High students who donated blood last week.

South students give back

Valley Stream South High School continued its tradition of giving back to the community with its annual, highly-attended service week, a seven-day program in which South students commit small and large acts of kindness to better Valley Stream and surrounding neighborhoods. more

Anthony Bottan | 4/28/10

Events on Long Island

Exhibits and more... Fernando BoteroThis major exhibition showcases one of the most honored Latin American artists working today. Paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture that exemplify … more

4/28/10

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