Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Patricia Maher Put on Ballot After Appellate Court Overturns Lower Court’s Ruling

In addition to the Republican Party primary for the 5th Congressional District, the Democrats will have their own primary for the same seat on Sept. 14 as East Meadow resident Patricia Maher will challenge incumbent Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Roslyn Heights).

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

A Gamble Pays Off in East Hills

When, in the early 2000s, the longtime Air National Guard base in East Hills was set to close down, village officials took a huge gamble on what would replace that 40-acre site. The property was purchased by the village from the US government for $3.10 million and then paid for from the sale of property owned by the village.

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

The First Annual Polo Match to benefit Saddle Rock Ranch, operated by Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), was held at the Meadowbrook Polo Club in Old Westbury on Saturday, Aug. 7. The National Foundation for Human Potential raised just under $20,000 for the program and operation at Saddle Rock Ranch, and the Squadron A Foundation.

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

The 2010 Maccabi Games were a great success this summer for the Sid Jacobson JCC. Taking place in Omaha, NE this year, the local delegation took home medals in every sport which they took part in. The five-day event featured Olympic style competition in which the athletes ages 13-16 excelled.