Bernard Klein's vision of a quiet multi-family development for himself and others over the age of 55 received mixed reviews during a public hearing at Floral Park Village Hall Dec. 7. Klein, owner of 330 Jericho Turnpike Realty, LLC, is asking trustees to grant him a special use permit to build 14 Tuscan Villa-like condominiums at the site, and offer amenities such as a pool, pitch and put golf, roof top gardens, valet parking and more. FULL STORY

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, which represents the interests and concerns of more than 6,000 local businesses, many of them retail stores throughout Nassau County, encourages local residents to shop locally this holiday season. FULL STORY