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Hofstra makes some presidential history

On Monday, the first of three presidential debates is coming to Hofstra University. When Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off, Hofstra will become the first . . . more

9/22/16

Woodmere man arrested in Uniondale for drugs and guns

Three people, including residents of Woodmere and Freeport, were arrested for possession of drugs and guns after Nassau County police executed a warrant at Wall Street Gold & Silver on Front Street in Uniondale on Sept. 8. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/12/16

An artist’s rendering of the building shows that the façade will feature thousands of aluminum fins.

Crews begin renovating Coliseum facade

East Meadowites driving along Hempstead Turnpike or Charles Lindbergh Boulevard recently may have noticed fresh black paint coating the sides of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Earlier this month, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/14/16

Thousands of runners raced across Long Island streets under beautiful sunny skies last year.

Roads to be closed for L.I. Marathon

Several local roadways will be closed this weekend for the Long Island Marathon, which is expected to attract thousands of athletes and spectators to the region. For more than 40 years, Long Islanders … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/16

News crews got a glimpse of the empty bowl of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is under construction.

Behind the scenes at Nassau Coliseum

Standing on what New York Islanders fans knew as the ice level of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Peter Wang — a design director for Gensler, a Manhattan-based architectural firm — … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/16

The 1st Precinct, situated in Baldwin, serves part of East Meadow. While the first meeting was held in the current building, the council will gather in a large meeting space in the new headquarters once it’s opened.

A two-way discussion of the issues

Homelessness and vandalism were two of the issues that were discussed at an inaugural police precinct-community council meeting last week in Baldwin, according to those who attended. The meeting, … more

By Adrienne Lyons and Julie Mansmann | 1/29/16

Precinct forms new community council

Homelessness and vandalism were two of the issues that were discussed at an inaugural police precinct-community council meeting last week in Baldwin, according to those who attended. The meeting, … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 1/20/16

Marcee Rubinstein and Kiwanis President Brian O'Flaherty volunteered.

Kiwanis helps neighbors in need

The East Meadow Kiwanis Club hosted a holiday food drive for one of a neighboring community’s churches this weekend. Volunteers from the organization said they wanted to help replenish the food … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/15

Kiwanis to collect food for Uniondale pantry

The East Meadow Kiwanis Club is hosting a special holiday food drive for a neighboring community's church. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/10/15

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, watched by developer Bruce Ratner, swung a sledgehammer at a wall of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the renovation of the arena on Nov. 5.

Officials break ground for new Nassau Coliseum

With the swing of a sledgehammer into one of the walls of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the renovation of the 43-year-old arena officially began on Nov. 5. Nassau County Executive Ed … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/11/15