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Published 10 hours agoNassau County Legislator Scott Strauss was one of many who worked to saved lives at Ground Zero
Nassau County Legislator Scott Strauss was on the way home from work on Sept. 11, 2001, when the first plane hit the Twin Towers. What came next became something he would never forget. Strauss grew up in Mineola and eventually joined the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department as a…
Long Island Press
Published 12 hours agoGreat Neck Park District approves $21M 2027 budget
The park district approved a $21 million budget for 2027 that calls for a 1% reduction in the tax levy while increasing projected program revenue and keeping overall spending growth below 2%. The Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners approved the budget during a public…
Long Island Press
Published September 03Manhasset-Lakeville Water District meeting, budget hearing schedule change
The Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District will hold its regular meeting and public hearing on the district’s proposed 2027 annual budget Thursday, Sept. 3. Because two commissioners are unexpectedly unavailable, the board will not be able to begin its…
Long Island Press
Published September 03Mineola board defends tree removal, road safety
Village officials and residents sparred over removing mature trees during an upcoming road reconstruction project, with residents pushing to preserve them and officials citing pedestrian safety, accessibility and the long-term durability of the work. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the…