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State Supreme Court says no to Billy Dean's

Wed, May 16, 2012

Rules Town of Hempstead within its rights to reschedule hearing.

County taps private operator to manage county sewage treatment plants

Sat, May 12, 2012

Seeking another public-private partnership deal.

Let all the children play, playground - set to open

Thu, May 03, 2012

Access for ALL playground opens May 5.

American Water cleared to buy Aqua

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Two-year rate increase moratorium on rates specified.

Community policing issues front-and-center at meeting

Community policing issues front-and-center at meeting

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Representatives on hand to explain changes about to take place in community policing, etc.

Civics coalition looks to provide public oversight

Fri, Apr 27, 2012

Nassau County Coalition of Civic Associations holds its first meeting.

Calhoun to hold Invisible Children fundraiser

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Get your tickets to the annual fashion show!

Report: Sea levels could rise 13 inches by 2050

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

The sea level has already risen eight inches since 1880.

Hydrofracking wastewater ban?

Fri, Mar 30, 2012

County Legislature shaping law to keep toxins out of county water.

The Belmont Stakes makes or breaks

The Belmont Stakes makes or breaks

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

The 144th running of the Belmont will take place Saturday, June 9 at Belmont Park.

Local businesses hold contests for customers

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Jewelry and sub sandwiches are prizes.

Tackapausha Preserve’s fate up in the air?

Sat, Feb 18, 2012

Many questions left unanswered regarding the preserve.

Legislators, county meet to discuss precinct closing

Sat, Feb 11, 2012

Plans to merge first and seventh precincts and other changes to the police department have neighbors concerned.

Opposing enhanced approach to policing

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Legislator shares his viewpoint on proposed police reorganization.

Merrick's Gies family opens Hershey’s Ice Cream of Bellmore

Merrick's Gies family opens Hershey’s Ice Cream of Bellmore

Sat, Jan 28, 2012

Grand opening on Saturday, January 28 on Bellmore's famed Bedford Avenue.

The dangers lurking in your medicine cabinet

The dangers lurking in your medicine cabinet

Sat, Jan 21, 2012

Community Parent Center hosts program on drug abuse.

Hockey game turns into fundraiser

Hockey game turns into fundraiser

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Merrick Lions' Purple Heart Pups Hockey fundraiser is a success.

Veolia bus contract passes Legislature, 18-0

Sat, Dec 17, 2011

NICE comes to town, January 1.

Raising funds for Invisible Children

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

Bake Sale and Sleep-In fundraisers are coming December 1 and 2.

Ragamuffin parade is back!

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Tradition of years gone by returns.

Brotherhood concert coming

Fri, Nov 11, 2011

Bellmore and Merrick communities come together in song.

Too cold to play for Colts?

Sat, Nov 05, 2011

Players suffer the effects of unusual weather, some hospitalized.

Brotherhood concert coming

Sat, Nov 05, 2011

Annual concert tradition continues.

Red Devils are 5-0!

Red Devils are 5-0!

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Freeport goes for it all!

What the QR?

What the QR?

Sat, Aug 20, 2011

Introducing a new way to get information.

FBI raids North Merrick home

Fri, Jul 22, 2011

FBI's focus turns to Carley Court.

Nassau Coliseum finances explained

Sat, Jul 16, 2011

NIFA still has not given support to the project.

State legislators hail new property tax cap

Sat, Jul 02, 2011

School officials express concerns.

Kennedy's Class of 2011

Sat, Jun 18, 2011

A list of the JFK graduates for the class of 2011.

Burglary suspect nabbed after wide search

Burglary suspect nabbed after wide search

Sun, May 08, 2011

Traffic stop leads to manhunt and lockdown.

Kids get a festive kick out of PAL soccer

Kids get a festive kick out of PAL soccer

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

Merrick PAL reaches out in support of local charities.

OBIT: Rae Reilly

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Visiting Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17, at N.F. Walker Funeral Home.

The Bellmore Movies rocks the Bellmores for The Children of Hope Foundation

The Bellmore Movies rocks the Bellmores for The Children of Hope Foundation

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Bands perform for group dedicated to saving infants.

Kennedy's Dancing with the Teachers tonight!

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

See teachers and students dance together for a good cause.

2nd ANNUAL MERRICK PAL INTRAMURAL SOCCER FESTIVAL

Tue, Mar 29, 2011

Saturday, April 2 is the soccer fundraiser at Camp Coleman.

Kennedy congratulates outstanding students

Kennedy congratulates outstanding students

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Meet the students of the month.

Paid journalism position opportunity!

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Apply for a paid internship through the New York Press Association.

Make a quick and easy "gametime" snack

Sun, Jan 30, 2011

Make a layered nacho dip with Merrick Life's Pat McKay.

It happened one night

Sat, Dec 11, 2010

Veterans reunite after 64 years.

Shop Small Business Saturday

Shop Small Business Saturday

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

Saturday, November 27 is the first ever Small Business Saturday event.

Calhoun students reach new heights

Calhoun students reach new heights

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Meet the Calhoun students making names for themselves.

Homecoming 2010

Homecoming 2010

Sat, Oct 23, 2010

Check out photos from JFK and Calhoun's Homecoming day.

How will election results affect you

Fri, Oct 22, 2010

Everyone is invited to participate in what should be a lively discussion.

9/11 Memorial dedication at Brookside School

9/11 Memorial dedication at Brookside School

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

CHSD graduates spearheads 9/11 memorial dedication.

Merokians play a large role in Autism Walk

Merokians play a large role in Autism Walk

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Local residents play a big role in prepaering for the Long Island Autism Walk.

Town adopts cell tower ordinance

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Town board unanimously aproves legislation to regulate the location of wireless and cell tower equipment.

Town of Hempstead 9/11 Memorial

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Sunrise ceremony to remember those lost on 9/11.

Talking tough: A new town cell ordinance proposed

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

A public hearing on the new law will be held at the regularly scheduled Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, September 21, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Construction on Cedar Creek hookup is underway

Fri, Aug 27, 2010

Pipeline hookup to help in keeping bays clean.

Boswell’s honored

Boswell’s honored

Sat, Aug 21, 2010

Boswell's Deli gives back.