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The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path was approved for a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension to Captree State Park, which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2021.

Ocean Parkway Greenway gets 10-mile, $16.2M extension

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path, a path for walkers, runners and bicyclists that extends east of Jones Beach, is expected to get a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension by 2021, … more

By Scott Brinton and J.D. Freda | 10/11/19

This map outlines Nassau County’s 15 early-voting sites for the upcoming election.

Where to vote (early) in Nassau County

Election Day is a little less than four weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in January, Nassau County residents can vote during a nine-day period before Nov. … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/10/19

2020 budget includes tax cut, revenue hike

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen submitted her tentative budget for 2020 on Monday, which featured a 1.73 percent property tax rollback as part of her response to what she called the … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/3/19

Chris Carini will replace Erin King Sweeney on the ballot for the 5th Councilmanic District in the Town of Hempstead.

Christopher Carini replaces Erin King Sweeney on 5th council district ballot

Seaford resident Christopher Carini has announced his campaign for the 5th Councilmanic District in the Town of Hempstead. He replaces Erin King Sweeney on the ballot, who dropped her reelection … more

By Andrew Garcia | 9/25/19

Julia Bovey, director of external affairs for Equinor Wind US, was on hand for a state-sponsored open house on Sept. 19 to present plans for two offshore wind farms, one off Jones Beach and the other off Montauk Point.

State presents wind farm plans in Long Beach

Officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority came to Long Beach City Hall on Sept. 19 to present the state’s plans to bring 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power to … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/24/19

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would not seek re-election to the Town Board.

UPDATED: Erin King Sweeney drops re-election bid for town council

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would no longer seek re-election to the Town Board. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Andrew Garcia | 9/12/19

Some of the squares from in the 1,700-piece “wrapping quilt” sewn to commemorate FCA’s 135 years.

FCA: 135 years of helping most vulnerable

Each night on Long Island, more than 2,000 teenagers sleep rough, according to Family and Children’s Association estimates. They sleep in parks, in railroad warming sheds or bus terminals. As a … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

The Wantagh Seaford Homeowners Association repeatedly called the Long Island Rail Road office this spring to repair the malfunctioning escalator at the Wantagh train station.

MTA: Same issues a year later

For more than a year, the Wantagh and Seaford Long Island Rail Road stations and their surroundings have seen damage by vandalism, including broken windows and graffiti, as well as maintenance … more

By JD Freda | 9/5/19

Some of the thousands of visitors who took advantage of cooler beach temperatures to visit Jones Beach State Park during a recent heat wave.

Jones Beach turns 90!

For 90 years, everyone who has lived on Long Island for more than a few months or who has visited Jones Beach State Park has had a favorite story about it. The official anniversary of the … more

By Timothy Denton | 8/22/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

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