Politics & Government

Dog Park Reopens, Dolphins Wash Ashore in Long Beach

News from the Town of Hempstead.

Cedar Creek Dog Park Re-Opens

There were cheers and barks in Cedar Creek Park over the weekend as the park's popular dog run re-opened. Residents, animal lovers and officials were on hand for the ribbon cutting. The renovation was sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus of Long Island, Halo Pet Food and Purina Pro Plan. Click here for more.

Two Dolphins Wash Ashore in Long Beach

Two dolphins found on the south shore of Long Beach Friday morning may have died from a disease that plagued the species in Long Island waters this summer, officials said. Long Beach Police received a call that two dolphins had washed ashore at the southern end of National Boulevard, Lt. Eric Crageen confirmed. Click here for more.

Voters Reject Increase to Judges' Retirement Age

New York voters turned down a Constitutional Amendment that would have allowed judges on the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court to serve until they turned 80 years old. Click here for more.

Gloria Gaynor Wows Crowd at "We Will Survive" Music Festival

Disco diva Gloria Gaynor was among several performers who wowed crowds at the recent "We Will Survive" Strong Island Music Festival at Eisenhower Park. The Festival featured entertainment from different musical genres with performances by Gaynor, Rattlesnake Dawn, Southbound, Wonderous Stories, Minute by Minute, Funk Filharmonik and That 70’s Band.Click here for more.


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