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New York American Water’s Starfire Court water-treatment facility. The for-profit utility announced on Nov. 20 that it was selling its assets on Long Island for $608 million.
New York American Water to be sold for $608M
Valley Streamers say it’s the brown water. It ruins clothing in the wash, and is regarded by a few as undrinkable. Some have said it gives off an odor, while another homeowner said he regrouts … more
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The Mastrangelo Family — from left, Antoinette, Jake and Zach, with Mayor Ed Fare — unveiled a plaque dedicated to late Sanitation Department Supervisor Wayne Mastrangelo on Nov. 15.
Village transfer station opens
After roughly five years of planning, borrowing, demolition and construction, Valley Stream’s waste transfer station on Arlington Road  opened on Nov. 15 to much fanfare, and a dedication … 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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Valley Stream is scheduled to receive nearly $560,000 in state aid it is owed after county officials resolved a technical error stemming from the use of online sales-tax revenue.
Valley Stream to receive state aid
The Village of Valley Stream appears set to receive its share of state aid after months of uncertainty over whether the payments would come through. Villages and towns across Nassau County will … 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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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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Don Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.
Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race
Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race. more
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