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Mangano Opens Veteran Housing ...

County ensures safe and affordable housing is provided for our nation’s heroes Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano was today joined by County Legislator Dennis Dunne and local veterans at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first County-owned veteran homes at...

Police: Nassau County( Lakevie...

LAKEVIEW, N.Y. (CBS 2) – A quiet Nassau County neighborhood fell victim to a frightening crime on Monday night when two men posing as utility workers robbed a home at gunpoint. “You say that there’s a gas leak, so what do you do? You let them in,” Carolyn...

Illinois Congressman arrested ...

(Reuters) – Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez was arrested in front of the White House on Tuesday afternoon while protesting deportation of illegal immigrants, a spokesman said. Gutierrez was released and made it back to the floor of the House of...

100 gay couples set to wed at ...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — One hundred gay couples have signed up to participate in a mass wedding, only days after same-sex marriages became legal in New York state. The ceremony is set for noon Tuesday at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, on Long Island....

Nassau County Board Of Electio...

(Mineola, NY) – The Nassau County Board of Elections announced today that there are still openings to work as a Nassau County Poll Worker for the upcoming August 1st Special Referendum Election. Election Day Poll Worker opportunities are available in locations ...

Obama backs Reid plan, will ad...

By Christi Parsons Washington BureauJuly 25, 2011, 1:47 p.m.  Reporting from Washington  — President Obama backs the plan coming...

Reaction to the NFL agreement ...

By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, July 25, 5:12 PM  Reaction to the players approving a new labor deal that ends the NFL lockout: “This is a long time coming, and football’s back, and that’s the great news for everybody.” — NFL Commissioner...
recent from Long island Mangano To Host Long Island’s Largest September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Mangano To Host Long Island’s Largest September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Event Marks 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attack on America East Meadow, NY – With the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attack on America quickly approaching, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the County will honor the memory of those who lost their lives. The...
recent from Health Swimming Safety A Major Concern On Long Island During Sweltering Heat Wave-cbslocal.com
Swimming Safety A Major Concern On Long Island During Sweltering Heat Wave-cbslocal.com JONES BEAH, N.Y. (CBS 2) — Thousands of people jammed Long Island’s South Shore, hoping cool breezes and ocean waters would save them from the sweltering temperatures.   However, some beaches were closed, and safety was a concern, reports CBS 2’s Jennifer McLogan. Queens residents Michael and Leah...
recent from Us news Obama backs Reid plan, will address nation on debt debate-LATIMES
Obama backs Reid plan, will address nation on debt debate-LATIMES By Christi Parsons Washington BureauJuly 25, 2011, 1:47 p.m.  Reporting from Washington  — President Obama backs the plan coming Monday from Senate Democrats to head off...
recent from International Amy Winehouse found dead in her London home -Latimes
Amy Winehouse found dead in her London home -Latimes Troubled U.K. pop star Amy Winehouse was found dead Saturday in her London home, according to multiple British wire reports. Britain’s Sky News reported that paramedics were called to her home at just after 4 p.m., but the 27 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Winehouse publicists in the...