Displaying a noose is now a felony in NY

Governor David A. Paterson has signed legislation allowing criminal punishment for threats made through the display of nooses.

TOH: S.T.O.P. Collection in Bellmore, Tomorrow

The Town of Hempstead will host a S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Collection tomorrow Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore.

Fuschillo and Rice propose ignition interlocks for DWIs

5/15/08: Sen. Fuschillo (center) and DA Rice (2nd left) explains the interlock system. Photo from www.senatorfuschillo.com

Yesterday, May 15, New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice joined by anti-DWI advocates called for mandatory probation and the installation of ignition interlock devices for all convicted drunk drivers in Long Island and five other NY counties.

Levittown Home Destroyed by Fire, 4 injured

Yesterday, May 15, a home on Blacksmith Road in Levittown was destroyed by a raging fire that also left 4 to be hospitalized.

Levittown dispute ends with a Gunshot

Yesterday, May 14, a heated argument between two men ended quickly when one of the men pulled out a handgun and fired a shot.

Today Only, Free Iced Coffee Day

Today, Thursday, May 15, is Free Iced Coffee Day from 10 AM to 10 PM at Dunkin’ Dounuts.

New Partnership for TOH & US Dept of Interior

Last week, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray sponsored an agreement between the town and the United States Department of the Interior designed to keep town waterways clean and homeowners/ boaters safe.

MTA honors a Levittown and Seaford Resident

Yesterday, May 13, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police Department recognized officers and civilians for heroic actions, including two residents from Levittown and Seaford.

Today is Health Care Auxilian Day

Governor David A. Paterson announces that May 14, 2008 as Health Care Auxilian Day in the Sate of New York.

3rd Time Republicans try to Cut County Gas Tax

For the past 3 years, Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature introduced legislation to cut the gas tax for the County.

Comptroller announces County’s first “Paperless Audit”

5/13/08: Weitzman compares the two different audits. Photo from nassaucountyny.gov

Yesterday, May 12, Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman announced that his office completed the County’s first ever “paperless audit”.

Last day to register online for the Grace Day School 5K Run

Today, May 13, is the last day to register online for this weekend’s 5th Annual Grace Day School 5K Run for Reading and 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Children at Wantagh Park in Wantagh.

Hershey Children’s Track and Field Games, Today

Today, May 13, The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will host the local competition for the Hershey Track and Field Games at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale.