Williston Park News

Where was I when the term 'restaurant' left the language? Speranza Fine Italian Food Studio is due to open in Woodbury come September where Stresa East was .

The Williston Park Fire Department held its Annual Fourth of July Parade through the sometimes wet streets of Williston Park on the morning of the Fourth of July and, due to the inclement weather, the ...

Police said Edwin J. Henry of Exeter Street in Williston Park broke into a home on Stratford Street on June 23 and stole a 40-inch television set.

It had been two days since a fence separating a North Hempstead park from Nassau County land was demolished -- signaling the merger of the adjacent beachfront parks -- but most sunbathers Saturday acted as if ...

The New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, chaired by Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, issued its preliminary report and is calling for a cap on the property tax cap levy of school taxes at 4 ...

Williston Park , L.I.: So some Major League ballplayers reportedly take Viagra to enhance their performance.

The Williston Park Village Board held a hearing at its last meeting to expand the duties of the village ticket agents to give them the ability to give appearance tickets to various violators in the village.

As high taxes continue to drive businesses and young people away from New York, Governor Paterson is taking his tax relief plan on the road.

The governor's new bill to place a cap on school property taxes was welcomed by some financially strapped families.

Lena and Keith Ritchie of Bethpage, are so overwhelmed by soaring school and property taxes, they're seriously considering moving with their 3 kids out of state.

"We love the schools, love the area, but then at the end of the month when we have to pay the bills, it's frustrating," said Lena Ritchie.

One felony charge against Williston Park Board President Larry Grondahl has been dismissed and another reduced to a misdemeanor.

The East Williston Park is a major step closer to reality after the City Council approved the site plan and gave the go-ahead for permitting at its Tuesday meeting.

“We obviously have a high cost per student but the community doesn't feel it receives the proper value for that. Although we're one of the highest cost per pupil districts, our scores are middle of the road. We're not getting value for our money”

A lifelong resident of Williston Park with two children attending the Mineola schools, Will Hornberger is running for election to the Mineola Board of Education. via Mineola American

“If the bond is passed it will be at no extra cost to the taxpayer, so I advocate the passage of the bond as well as the budget. Just remember to vote Row B for Kevin Dunn.”

Kevin Dunn, of Williston Park, has announced that he is running for Herricks School Board trustee opposite incumbent Nalini Chugh. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

When the first police officer arrived at Kelly Forbes' Merrick home last November, she was standing at the top of the stairway sobbing, the officer testified Wednesday. via Newsday.com

“We have spent hours going over this budget and kept the people of the village in mind and to be as frugal as possible and still provide you with the best services possible.”

Last week, the Williston Park Village Board presented its budget at a public meeting. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“To have this progressive penalty just seems onerous on the village justice to administrate.”

At the last meeting of the Williston Park Village Board, the board voted to accept the newly amended parking fines for the village. via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

“I suspect it was partially true that forgetting was an easier way out, but the experience was so seared in my brain I couldn't do that.”

On the international March of the Living's annual trip to Poland in 1998, Holocaust survivor Irving Roth saw his name among a list of camp inmates inscribed on a wall in one of the museum buildings there. via AMNY

A personal trainer was arrested yesterday for becoming too personal by initiating unwanted intimate contact with a woman client at a New Hyde Park gym, police said. via Newsday.com

Williston city commissioners have decided to delay any action on whether to give the park district money to fix a leak that`s causing problems at the airport. via KMOT-TV Minot

“I'm not going to put POP (Problem Oriented Officer) William Handworth, who is in the audience, on the spot, but how does the officer know you are blocking your own driveway?' Police Officer Handworth said, "It's not our law, it's state law.”

By Margaret Whitely At the outset of the last Williston Park Village Board meeting, the board held a public hearing led by Mayor Odierna, Deputy Mayor Ron Saporita and trustees Ann Marie Smith, Kevin Dunn and ... via New Hyde Park Illustrated News

Giant fans were doubly happy with the victory over the Patriots and the great Superbowl - 1breakfast of the County Seat Kiwanis Club, with sausages provided by Manny Cavalho's fine Portuguese Restaurant ... via Mineola American