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Starting Wednesday, drivers will be required to move over slow down if they can’t, for all disabled vehicles on the side of a road. The Move Over Law, which previously applied to emergency and other specialized vehicles, “Requires an operator of a motor vehicle to Read More …
The Town Board will meet in a special session Wednesday to consider what the town called the amended Melville Town Center Overlay District. But, the town said, while it is an open meeting, there are no public hearings or public comment. The town said that Read More …
Supporters of former president Donald Trump protested outside the Paramount Sunday night where comedian Kathy Griffin was appearing as part of her ‘My Life on the PTSD List’ tour. A caravan of about 17 vehicles, many festooned with Trump or American flags, and others carrying Read More …
The Huntington Town Board has called a special meeting for Wednesday to consider changes in resolutions related to the creation of the Melville Overlay District. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Huntington Town Hall and is open to the public. The Melville proposal Read More …
Early voting begins Saturday and continues through March 30 in the primary election for presidential candidates. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are on the ballot. Read More …
A Nassau County newspaper’s headline and article that projected that Town “could” add 40,000 apartments in Melville triggered anti-development groups this week. The number is based on possibilities under zoning rules, not actual plans. Supervisor Ed Smyth said no such number was contemplated in a Read More …
Huntington celebrated the 50th anniversary of its senior center Thursday, with a champagne toast, music, lunch, dancing–lots of dancing–and a cake. From its early days as a source of nutritious meals and programs, the center has grown into a home for clubs, meals, education and support Read More …
A man who got into a confrontation at Huntington Town Hall last year was sentenced this week to six months in jail. First District Court Judge Evan M. Zuckerman imposed the sentence on Vincent DiBenedetto, who was arrested last March 22 and charged with third-degree Read More …
Northport voters chose challenger Richard Boziwick and incumbent trustee Dave Weber Jr. Tuesday in the election for two Village Board seats. Trustee Ernie Pucillo finished a distant third. Weber and Boziwick will serve four-year terms. Boziwick has served on the village planning board for more Read More …
The Huntington Town Board voted unanimously last week to support a campaign to change laws to stem the fentanyl epidemic. In January, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and other Long Island officials went to Albany to meet with state legislators in support of several Read More …
The Town of Huntington has been told to replant trees and other vegetation after a protected area around the wetlands in Mill Dam Park were cleared. Updated: Supervisor Ed Smyth said at last week’s Town Board meeting that the dispute over the trees’ removal was Read More …
Nancy Goroff, Democratic candidate in the First Congressional District, was endorsed by EMILYs List, which works to elect Democratic pro-choice women. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler said of Goroff: “Nancy Goroff is a champion for Long Islanders who has spent her life serving and bettering Read More …