Town’s Public Safety Officers And Bay Constables Can Now Be Armed
In their monthly meeting in December, the Town of Oyster Bay board unanimously approved a resolution that would allow bay constables and some public...
Local Officials Announce Coalition Against Hate
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Chairman Steven Markowitz...
Tis The Season To Be Cautious: Saladino Warns Residents Of Scam...
At a time of year when the air is infused with the spirit of charity and giving, unscrupulous businesses are taking advantage of people’s...
Garbage Goals: Highlights Of The 10-Year Oyster Bay Solid Waste Plan...
As required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Town of Oyster Bay Public Works Department recently released a draft...
Legislature Passes County-Wide Flavored Vaping Ban
The Nassau County Legislature unanimously passed a bill that will ban the sale of most flavored vaping and electronic cigarette products throughout the county...
Veterans Reunite In Farmingdale After Trip Of A Lifetime
At the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, World War II and Korean War veterans and guardians reconnected recently after they had a chance to...
Dogs Now Allowed In Select Town Parklets
Dog owners rejoice: The Town of Oyster Bay recently announced that residents will now be allowed to bring their canine to a select number...
Curran Vetoes Assessment Bill Of Rights After Legislature Vote
The Republican Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature passed a series of reforms last week that would give the county executive less power...
9/11 Responder Disability Benefit Bill Signed Into Law
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially signed State Senator Jim Gaughran’s bill that would provide disability benefit coverage for 9/11 first responders.
“September 11th was...
Vaping Targeted In County And State Legislation
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this past weekend that the state will consider banning flavored e-cigarettes as soon as next month. This comes on the...
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