Nassau now with red-light, speed cameras

[Via Newsday] School speed cameras showed up before we were ready. And that meant we didn’t have many answers when readers began to ask questions after reporter Laura Figueroa’s July 26 story, which revealed that three speed cameras are already at work in Nassau. We did know this much: The state law that authorized theContinueContinue reading “Nassau now with red-light, speed cameras”

Overdose Prevention training comes to Elmont community

  It is no secret that in recent years there has been widespread use and far too oftentimes abuse of prescription drugs nationwide. “For as long as there have been prescriptions, there has been misuse of prescription drugs,” said New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in an op-ed piece for Newsday last summer.ContinueContinue reading “Overdose Prevention training comes to Elmont community”

Nassau buses get ready to increase fares by $0.25

[Via Newsday] Cash fares will rise 25 cents each way for riders of the NICE bus system beginning Sept. 1. Nassau’s Bus Transit Committee, after two public hearings Wednesday marked with criticism from riders and advocates, voted to help balance the service’s budget by raising fares for riders of the Nassau Inter-County Express who payContinueContinue reading “Nassau buses get ready to increase fares by $0.25”

Free Outdoor Movie Series at Eisenhower Park

  [Via Nassau County]: Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the Family Movie Night Series have returned to Eisenhower Park this summer. Beginning at dusk, films will be shown every Thursday between July 10th and August 28th on the giant screen at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Admission is free. “Eisenhower ParkContinueContinue reading “Free Outdoor Movie Series at Eisenhower Park”