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Four run for fire commissioner in Franklin Square, Elmont
Franklin Square and Elmont residents will vote for one fire commissioner in their respective communities on Dec. 10. The commissioners are volunteers, overseeing their towns’ fire department, … more
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The Woolworth name is still visible on the side of the Synergy Fitness building, which Garden City South President Marge Kelly said should qualify it for landmark status.
Town holds hearing on Franklin Square's Woolworth landmark petition
What qualifies a building to be listed as a landmark? That was the central question that the Town of Hempstead’s Landmark Preservation Commission considered at a Nov. 19 public hearing on an … more
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How slavery changed the face of Long Island
Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more
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Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.
Clavin announces transition team
Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more
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Donald Clavin was officially declared the next Town of Hempstead supervisor on Thursday after incumbent Laura Gillen conceded in the supervisor's race.
Clavin declares victory, Gillen concedes in Hempstead supervisor’s race
With all absentee ballots counted, Don Clavin has defeated incumbent Laura Gillen in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race by 1,650 votes. She conceded Thursday at noon. According to the Board of … more
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More than 30 horses died at Belmont in 2019
Darken a Day injured her left leg while training at Belmont Park on Nov. 11 and needed to be put down — marking the 34th equine death at the park this year, according to data from the New York … more
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Former Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino in April at the federal court in Central Islip.
Ambrosino sentenced to six months for tax evasion
Former Town of Hempstead Councilman Edward Ambrosino has been sentenced to six months in prison and three years supervised release for tax evasion. He was also ordered by a federal judge to pay … more
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Don Clavin declared victory in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race on Nov. 5, but the Nassau County Board of Elections is still tallying ballots and has until Nov. 29 to declare a winner.
Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided
More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided. more
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Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.
Macmillan responds to embargo criticism
Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more
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A state Supreme Court judge denied the Village of Floral Park’s request for a temporary restraining order against construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7.
Judge denies village’s restraining order request against Belmont construction
A state Supreme Court judge denied Floral Park officials’ request to halt construction at Belmont Park on Nov. 7, saying that the village failed to show that it was suffering from irreparable harm … more
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