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Light Drizzle Fog/Mist A&C Pest Management celebrates 50th anniversary in East Meadow
A story that Jim Skinner, owner of A&C Pest Management in East Meadow, said he is reluctant to share concerns a trip he made to Pennsylvania roughly five years ago on New Year’s Day to conduct a …
Kevin Thomas: a balanced view
Underdog candidate becomes Senate's consumer advocate
Levittown Democrat Kevin Thomas was never supposed to win. The 34-year-old was running in the 6th Senate District last November against 15-term incumbent Kemp Hannon. Yet win he did, with just 50.6 …
Liberty protester climbs into ICE debate
Immigrant rights activists are urging Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to remove U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency officials from the trailer where they are stationed at the Nassau …
Former Republican mayor targets indicted councilman’s seat
On the steps of the Town of Hempstead town hall building on Feb. 7, Thomas Tweedy, 62, a former Republican mayor of Floral Park, announced that he would be seeking nomination on the Democratic line …
Name that Tune raises funds for a fellow Kiwanian
The East Meadow Kiwanis yielded one of its largest crowds at its 10th annual and highly anticipated fundraiser, “Name that Tune” on Feb. 8 at the East Meadow Fire Department. Participants …
Local residents, Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth call upon Nassau County to ban marijuana sales
Nassau County residents urged legislators to ban marijuana sales if it is legalized on the state level at a public hearing on Feb. 6.
Soon-to-be personal trainer in East Meadow credits exercise with saving her life
Before Yanelin Gonzalez began working out at AB Fitness Center in East Meadow, she was worried that she wouldn’t be able to lift heavy weights. The 23-year old Copiague resident, who is on her way …
Lawmakers tighten New York’s gun laws
On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening of …
Long Island wrestlers to fight drug use
Kevin Murphy never had the time to get in trouble in high school — he was always too busy wrestling. “I always just enjoy the camaraderie of it,” said Murphy, who wrestled at Lynbrook High …
Legislator Lafazan announces P.S. I Love You Day
Legislator Josh Lafazan, an independent from Woodbury, joined Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, a Democrat from Rockville Centre, and Deputy County Executive Kyle Rose-Lauder on Feb. 8 to light the dome of …
Students spread heart disease awareness
February is not only known for its candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, but across the country it’s recognized as American Heart Month as an effort to spread awareness of heart disease and the …
A new way to learn about natural disaster
Fourth-grade students at the East Meadow School District’s Parkway Elementary School turned toward potential careers in news reporting during a project on natural disasters. Throughout the end …