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Laura Schofer
Laura Schofer, staff writer for L&M Publications, has been recognized with several awards for many of her feature pieces published in Bellmore and Merrick Life, The Citizen and The Leader.
What's in the water?
Thu, Jul 08, 2010
Group gathers with concern over the bay, "she's just not right."
Cell tower proposed for FWJC
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
Cell service provider T-Mobile is proposing six new cell towers.
Demonstation against cell tower
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Local citizen rally at FWJC drew over 60 over people.
Cell tower plan on hold
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The Town of Hempstead’s zoning Board of Appeals has postponed its hearing on two applications by T-Mobile to install wireless equipment in North Bellmore and Wantagh.
Water trail plan on the way
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
A water trail for kayaks and canoes will be created on Long Island’s south shore.
The bays need science to recover
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The once productive fishing and shellfishing ground, is now dying, some say.
T-Mobile plans on hold
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Area residents plan to attend Town of Hempstead's August 3 board meeting.
Fast food chain being welcomed
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Arby's restaurant and drive thru is planned for the southeast corner of Sunrise Highway and Bellmore Avenue.
Save us from the cell towers!
Fri, Aug 06, 2010
Residents rally at Town of Hempstead's Town Hall meeting seeking a moratorium on cell tower installation.
Community reacts to cell tower moratorium
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Two community meetings on the subject happening next week.
Lawsuit against village alleges racism
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Freeport Police Lieutenant alleges racism is the reason for her demotion from deputy chief.
Promises made at Cedar Creek meeting
Sat, Aug 21, 2010
Long-awaited improvements and new employees are coming to the sewage treatment plant.
Construction on Cedar Creek hookup is underway
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Pipeline hookup to help in keeping bays clean.
Why no legislative oversight on parks?
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Concerns over the raising of permit fees for county fields.
Stop & Shop goes back to drawing board - again
Fri, Sep 03, 2010
New plans to spruce up the old store.
Western Bays study begins
Fri, Sep 03, 2010
Total Maximum Daily Load or TMDL, can determine what natural and man-made impacts have caused the degrading water quality in the Western Bays.
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.
Town adopts cell tower ordinance
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Town board unanimously aproves legislation to regulate the location of wireless and cell tower equipment.
Field of Honor on display
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
A sea of American flags stands in front of the Seaford train station in honor of Veterans Day.
Animal care reviewed at town shelter
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Two employees transferred pending investigation into actions at the animal shelter.
Lending a hand to homeless Vets
Fri, Nov 26, 2010
Several hundred veterans lined up outside the Freeport Armory, waiting for food, clothing and a helping hand.
New Water Authority board has first meeting
Sat, Dec 11, 2010
New water authority board hears complaints from customers of AQUA.
Jenn Sommerman: Fighting for her life...and yours
Sat, Dec 18, 2010
A dream to raise money and awareness for ovarian caner.
Town blocks Farmingdale-Wantagh Jewish Center cell tower
Sun, Dec 26, 2010
Failure to prove the need for the tower.
Mary Angelina Saporito – 2006 First Baby of the Year turns five
Fri, Jan 07, 2011
Mary Angelina Saporito turns five later this month.
North Merrick library to renovate aging building
Fri, Jan 21, 2011
North Merrick Library hopes to update.
Freeport’s first baby
Sat, Jan 29, 2011
Freeport's Bracco family also delivers village's first baby of 2011.
Lucas Joseph Conaty is First Baby of the Year!
Sat, Jan 29, 2011
The Conaty's and Wantagh welcome Lucas.
Water Authority fields complaints
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
Residents express their disappointment with the current water suppliers.
North Merrick library renovation vote April 11
Fri, Feb 18, 2011
"The cost of the renovation would be an additional $132 a year for that same house assessed at $450,000."
Richard Schary: lifelong commitment to the environment
Fri, Mar 04, 2011
The environment is his world; meet Richard Schary.
Bye-bye to Merrick and Bellmore’s bus routes?
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Money at the root of elimination issues.
Bye-Bye to Freeport and Baldwin’s bus routes?
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
Money is at the root of bus route elimination.
Bye-bye, Bellmore bus routes?
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
MTA says it can no longer afford to operate many of the bus lines.
Is it bye-bye, Long Island Bus?
Fri, Mar 11, 2011
"...MTA plans to eliminate service for our disabled and most vulnerable residents." - Mangano
To be or not to be: A cell tower at the NM Library?
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
North Merrick Library could earn thousands if cell tower installed.
Director removed from town animal shelter
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Horan denies voice on 17-year old video is hers.
Landmarks commission meeting
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Public hearing regarding development of the former Brooklyn Water Works site.
North Bellmore cell tower proposal stopped
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Crown withdraws cell tower application.
State finalizes budget; school aid cut
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
How local three districts are affected by the new state budget.
To be or not to be: NM library renovation vote Monday
Sat, Apr 09, 2011
North Merrick residents can vote on the proposed construction and renovation plan for the North Merrick Library on Monday, April 11.
Wantagh school board approves budget
Fri, Apr 22, 2011
Final budget seeks 1.46% increase over this year’s budget and a tax levy increase of 3.99%.
County plans to privatize bus system
Fri, Apr 29, 2011
County set to turn over the bus program to a private company.
Patricia Wright of Seaford – 2011 Mother of the Year
Sun, May 08, 2011
Chosing the "Wright" mom for the honor.
Residents air concerns about LIRR stations
Sun, May 08, 2011
South Shore residents air their concerns.
Proposed school budgets on May 17 ballot
Sun, May 08, 2011
Residents of Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown will vote on proposed school budgets on May 17 for the 2011-2012 school year.
New legislative districts draw angry responses
Fri, May 13, 2011
Residents show support for their local politicians.
Proposed school budgets on May 17 ballot
Sat, May 14, 2011
Residents of Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown will vote on proposed school budgets on May 17 for the 2011-2012 school year.
Baldwin library budget vote
Sat, May 14, 2011
The Baldwin Public Library has a long history of support from the community. Residents may vote on Tuesday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Baldwin High School.
Taxpayers could foot bill for a new Coliseum
Sun, Jun 26, 2011
Coliseum development would keep the Islanders here through 2045.
Miss Wantagh, past and present
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
2011 celebrates the 55th anniversary of Miss Wantagh.
Aqua proposes new water tower in Wantagh
Sat, Jul 02, 2011
The northwest corner of DeMott Ave is the location for the proposed tower.
Aqua hearing adjourned, public meeting July 12
Sat, Jul 09, 2011
Tuesday, July 12 is the next water tower meeting.
Town unveils plan to redevelop Lighthouse Project
Sat, Jul 09, 2011
Development of 77 acres to work hand-in-hand with coliseum refurbishment plan.
Aqua hearing raises tensions in Wantagh
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
Over 200 attend meeting about Wantagh water tower.
Aqua New York sold to Long Island American Water
Sat, Jul 16, 2011
Local residents will have new water entity to deal with.
Nassau Coliseum finances explained
Sat, Jul 16, 2011
NIFA still has not given support to the project.
Postponing water tower meeting
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
An update on rescheduled BZA Hearing for water tower.
FBI activity in Baldwin
Fri, Jul 22, 2011
Baldwin home part of FBI investigation into cyber attacks.
Residents curious, confused over Coliseum, Hub project
Sat, Jul 30, 2011
Dave Denenberg hosts meeting on Nassau Hub.
Waterworks still a work in progress
Fri, Aug 26, 2011
FLPC meets to discuss latest plans for Brooklyn Waterworks property.
Court of Appeals: Preserve county districts
Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Will you be in a new legislative area?
Kuncham: Support the bond issue on September 20
Sat, Sep 10, 2011
Upgrades include synthetic field and new lighting.
$6.9 million capital improvement bond on Tuesday’s ballot
Sat, Sep 17, 2011
Get your voice heard, vote Tuesday.
Local residents at Hempstead Town Board meeting urge water study funding
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
80% of residents pay less than AQUA customers.
Freeport voters approve $6.9 million capital improvement bond
Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Freeport to get a turf field.
Pit bulls maul woman in North Merrick
Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Nassau County Detective Lieutenant Kevin Smith briefs staff reporter Laura Schofer on the condition of the woman.
Bellmore Chamber: one rule for all flyers
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
What's right for one but be the same for another.
Plans to develop Freeport’s economy revealed at forum
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
A shopping center on the northwest corner of Sunrise Highway and Meadowbrook Parkway was under development.
New update: Dog chased, woman still critical
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
Police believe dog may be injured from gunshots.
Billy Dean’s to file appeal on restaurant
Fri, Oct 07, 2011
Reason for appeal to be clear after filing.
Parking an issue at Billy Dean’s, say neighbors
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Proposed restaurant granted off-street parking permit.
LIRR commuter bill of rights proposed
Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Like airline passengers, rail road commuters and politicians push for tights.
County floats plan to privatize Cedar Creek plant
Fri, Oct 21, 2011
"If we privatize we have no public control," - P. Franco.
Right to know – public notification when sewage spills occur
Sat, Oct 29, 2011
Between 2003 and 2011 there were over 600 New York State permit discharge violations from local sewage treatment plants.
Too cold to play for Colts?
Sat, Nov 05, 2011
Players suffer the effects of unusual weather, some hospitalized.
Remembering Bill Halleran, 93
Fri, Dec 09, 2011
Merrick Life was honored to have interviewed and reported stories from North Merokian Bill Halleran, a Pearl Harbor survivor. He died Friday, December 9, 2011 at the age of 93. This story is reprinted from this past Veterans Day where Bill sat down with our reporter in the beginning of November.
Bids begin to privatize sewage treatment plants
Sat, Dec 10, 2011
Opposition to privatization plans.
Feeding the hungry this Holiday Season
Fri, Dec 16, 2011
This holiday issue we profile acts of kindness.
‘Investigate privatization,’ Denenberg urges
Sun, Dec 25, 2011
Morgan Stanley's contract with the county could be re-evaluated.
Senator Schumer: Protect local drug stores
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
Schumer speaks after fatal Seaford pharmacy robbery.
Temporary water treatment system slated for Seaford
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
VOCs found at this site are in concentrations less than Nassau County Department of Health drinking water standards.
Ban pesticides in LI groundwater?
Fri, Jan 20, 2012
A myriad of pesticides in our drinking water are remnants of a toxic legacy that started decades ago.
Veterans provide firsthand accounts of war to Mepham students
Sat, Jan 28, 2012
Mepham takes part in unique veterans preservation project.
Reverse discrimination lawsuit filed against village
Mon, Feb 06, 2012
Claims that officer was overlooked for promotion.
Say ‘I love you’ with flowers
Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Merrick Flower Shoppe offers many options for the bride or everyday.
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.
Public Service Commission seeks input on Aqua sale
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Get involved and be apart of the transition.
Monster (mother)-in-law comes clean!
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Almost mother-in-law shares her tricks for keeping peace.
The perfect dress for the bride at The Bridal World
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
You don't have to travel far to get your dream dress.
Tackapausha Preserve’s fate up in the air?
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Many questions left unanswered regarding the preserve.
Town animal shelter in Wantagh gets high marks
Sat, Mar 03, 2012
Report released on shelter habitability.
Residents rally to keep Tackapausha Preserve open
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Residents look to save preserve and museum.
Homeless man found dead in the woods
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Day laborer found dead in woods - no indication of a crime.
Billy Dean’s court date postponed to Wednesday March 14
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Applicant accused of misleading board.
County legislators react to police precinct closings
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
With reduction in precincts comes reduction in patrols, critics charge.
Friends of Tackapausha discuss opening, museum, preserve
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
Target date to open museum, April 22.
Local farmers’ markets are springing up
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Over 100 different crops are grown locally.
Hydrofracking wastewater ban?
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
County Legislature shaping law to keep toxins out of county water.
North Merrick and Merrick Library budgets on ballot
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Small raises reported in budgets.
Baldwinite in Animal Shelter lawsuit filed against Hempstead Town
Fri, Apr 06, 2012
Does the board’s refusal to respond to questions undermine the Open Meetings Law.
Local businesses make good neighbors
Sat, Apr 07, 2012
The Easter Bunny met with loads of children and their parents on a cool, damp Saturday in front of the Bellmore firehouse on Pettit Avenue to hand out Easter candy.
Report: Sea levels could rise 13 inches by 2050
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
The sea level has already risen eight inches since 1880.
Hempstead Plains – once our home and native land
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Merokian Betsy Gulotta is the conservation project manager for the Hempstead Plains.
Grandson honors his grandparents’ legacy
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Merrick Life offers this exclusive interview with Alvin Turk.
Billy Dean’s seeks renewal of cabaret permit
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
No violations found in North Bellmore location.
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve to reopen April 21
Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Many have promised to ensure museum stays open.
Civics coalition looks to provide public oversight
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Nassau County Coalition of Civic Associations holds its first meeting.
American Water cleared to buy Aqua
Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Two-year rate increase moratorium on rates specified.
Sewage consultant contract approved in a second vote
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
After re-bid Morgan Stanley is awarded contract.
Francine Goldstein will walk until there is a cure
Fri, May 04, 2012
Inspired by the loss of a friend, resident raises money.
County taps private operator to manage county sewage treatment plants
Sat, May 12, 2012
Seeking another public-private partnership deal.
Waterworks property back in county hands
Sat, May 12, 2012
Funding for this purchase comes from the 2006 Environmental Bond Act.
School budgets, trustees up for May 15 votes
Sat, May 12, 2012
Roundup of all the upcoming school election info.
State Supreme Court says no to Billy Dean's
Wed, May 16, 2012
Rules Town of Hempstead within its rights to reschedule hearing.
