Jones Beach State Park Fireworks Extravaganza

The Annual Jones Beach State Park Fireworks Extravaganza is set to blast-off this Friday, July 4, in Wantagh.

NYS Flags at Half-Staff for Area Soldiers, tomorrow

Governor David A. Paterson announced that flags on New York State government buildings will fly at half-staff to honor of three members of the New York Army National Guard who were killed in action.

Dean Skelos elected Majority Leader of the NYS Senate

Yesterday, June 24, Senator Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre,  was elected Majority Leader of the New York State Senate.

NYS Comptroller launches New Website “Open Book New York”

On Tuesday, June 17, the New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the opening of a new website, Open Book New York, a easy-to-use Web site providing the public access to how state government is spending your tax dollars.

TOH: Levittown is Not a Ghetto, Murray and Hudes also Protest

The Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Gary Hudes, both long-time Levittown residents, joined the Levittown School District, PTA and Historical Society in protesting a question on the New York State Grade 8 Social Studies test.

NYS Senate passes Fuschillo’s Reverse Vending Machine Bill

On Monday, June 16, the New York State Senate passed a bill, sponsored by Senator Charles J Fuschillo, Jr which would require “big box” stores to have reverse vending machines (RVMs) on site. 

Levittown School District & Residents Angry over NYS Exam Q&A

The Levittown School District Superintendent, Dr. Herman A. Sirois,  and Board of Education President, Gina Interdonato,  joined with the Levittown Historical Society and local politicians are protesting a  derogatory bias in the New York State Grade Eight Social Studies Exam.

Gov. Paterson orders Flags at Half-Staff

Today, June 16, Governor David A. Paterson has directed that all New York State Government Buildings fly their flags at half-staff to honor a NY Soldier killed in Iraq.

NY AG: CVS & Rite Aid Selling Expired Products

Today, June 12, New York State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that his office is taking legal action against CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies after a statewide investigation into retail drug stores found the companies sold expired products - including milk, eggs, medicines and baby formula - at stores across New York.   

NYS Senate passes Fuschillo’s “Social Host” bill

On Tuesday, June 10, the New York State Senate passed a bill that would hold adults responsible if they allow underage people to drink on their property.

Levittown Man Arrested for following girl into Park Bathroom

On Tuesday, June 11, a 19 year-old Levittown man was arrested after he followed a 9 year-old girl into a park bathroom and held her against her will.

Shooting at Jones Beach, 1 Injured

Yesterday, June 9, a 19-year-old man was shot and injured near Parking Field 4 at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.

$25 Million for NY Waterfront Revitalization; South Shore Bikeway Study

Today, June 6, Governor David A Paterson has announced that almost $25 million will be spent on Local Waterfront Revitalization across New York State.

Clinton & King push for Disaster Supplies on LI

New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D, NY) and Congressman Peter King (R, NY-3) recently sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), expressing their disappointment that the agency can’t finalize an agreement  for hurricane supplies on Long Island.