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Gov. David Paterson’s dire warning last week of a $5 billion deficit in the state budget over the next two years, and his plans to address it, drew a swift — and negative —response from local officials. The governor’s plan calls for a $3 billion reduction in state spending in the current fiscal year, ending March 30, and includes a reduction in state aid to schools by about $690 million.
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by Judy Rattner
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10/22/09
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The Halloween spirit abounds as we near that spooky date. There’s much to see and do in the area, before the candy-fest arrives next Saturday. Whether you want to step back in time to celebrate Halloween the way Long Islanders did over 120 years ago, stop by Cradle of Aviation museum for some “haunting” after hours, visit the grounds of Nassau County Museum of Art all dressed up in its Halloween finery, or find some scary thrills at one of the haunted houses in the area, there’s something for Halloween lovers of all ages.
Here’s a round-up of where to go this weekend:
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by Karen Bloom
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10/22/09
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Former Rockville Centre resident Linda Breitstone is set to be honored at Island Harvest’s 16th annual Taste of the Harvest celebration, on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. In what has become one of Long Island’s best known, and widely attended fundraisers, the “Taste of the Harvest” will raise money to help Island Harvest in its fight against hunger on Long Island.
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10/22/09
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From breaking news updates on 1010 WINS, to traffic reports on Z100, to sports recaps on WCBS 880, to political debates on national television, the alumni of Hofstra University’s radio station can be heard across the metropolitan area and around the country.
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Andrew Coen
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10/22/09
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Michael Czarnecki, 53, of Island Park, was arrested on Oct. 18 and charged with breaking into Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.
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10/22/09
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On Oct. 13, the Island Park Civic Association held a meeting with local officials to address the community's concern about sex offenders temporarily living at the Long Beach Motor Inn on Austin Boulevard. Concerns arose after the civic association learned there had been four sex offenders staying at the motel over the last few months.
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Alex Costello
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10/22/09
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West Hempstead needs to go 3-1 or 2-0-2 over its last four games to qualify for the Class A girls' soccer playoffs, which begin Oct. 30.
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Tony Bellissimo
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10/21/09
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The First National Bank of Long Island has been in Valley Stream since 1994, but only recently has it expanded for all local residents. The bank recently opened its new location on East Merrick Road in the old Bank of New York building.
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Andrew Hackmack
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10/15/09
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Travel to a far-away land with a magical and mischievous monkey as your guide in the new traveling exhibit at the Long Island Children’s Museum. “The Monkey King: A Story from China” introduces families to the ancient Chinese tale, Journey to the West. It’s a story of a mischievous monkey who takes visitors on a journey that finds him creating havoc in the Heavenly Palace, meeting Buddha, and overcoming numerous challenges, all the while teaching about China’s rich culture. The magical Monkey King’s adventures will delight and intrigue families.
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by Karen Bloom
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10/15/09
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Rockville Centre Cadette Girl Scout Troop 860 ran a Food Drive for Island Harvest on Sept. 20 at King Kullen on Sunrise Highway. The girls collected over 400 pounds of food for an Island Harvest Member Agency, St. Paul AME Church in Rockville Centre, which is starting a food pantry for distribution to Rockville Centre residents.
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10/8/09
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