Free Movie Thursdays 8/28: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

For it’s 8th consecutive and final week of the summer, the Free Outdoor Movie series at Eisenhower Park will conclude tonight showing “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” (PG, 114 min.) The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, includingContinueContinue reading “Free Movie Thursdays 8/28: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Fares creep up to $2.50, N6X college bus service returns

Fare IncreaseEffective September 1, 2014 cash fares will increase from $2.25 to $2.50 for regular riders of the NICE bus system. Senior fare, for those 65 and older, is $1.10 – while Student fare (with a Student pass) will be $2.10.We shared a few months ago that “a handful of people raised concerns about theContinueContinue reading “Fares creep up to $2.50, N6X college bus service returns”

Nassau County Executive’s Office seeking Fall 2014 interns

[Via Nassau County]The Nassau County Executive’s Office is looking for interns for the Fall semester. Please send applications to interns@nassaucountyny.gov by September 5th.DescriptionStudents wishing to acquire a variety of volunteer-employment experiences will join a stimulating, fast-paced public servant environment, and learn the many facets of municipal government. Days/hours are flexible.Nassau County is in a uniqueContinueContinue reading “Nassau County Executive’s Office seeking Fall 2014 interns”

Elmont Memorial High School to get new elevator, synthetic field and other improvements

  [Via The Island Now] Words of Ralph Ferrie, Ed.D., Superintendent of Sewhanaka School District: “As we approach the upcoming school year, we will be celebrating the 86th year of instruction in the Sewanhaka Central High School District.  Before our students arrive in September, our professional staff will return on August 27th and 28th forContinueContinue reading “Elmont Memorial High School to get new elevator, synthetic field and other improvements”

Rip up your tickets: $2.4 million in speed violations will be refunded back to residents

  [Via Newsday] Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has dismissed $2.4 million in speed camera tickets issued over the past month, amid outrage from Nassau residents who received thousands of tickets from cameras at six school locations. Mangano said cameras at five locations malfunctioned, spitting out tickets on days when school was not in session.ContinueContinue reading “Rip up your tickets: $2.4 million in speed violations will be refunded back to residents”