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News from August 2024

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Nassau County had 53 more active licenses to practice law in July than previous month

By Nassau Standard | Aug 16, 2024

There were 53 more active legal licenses in Nassau County in July compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Senate Republicans urge Gov Hochul to reverse CDPAP funding cuts

By Nassau Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Senator Steve Rhoads and members of the Senate Republican Conference have urged Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse planned cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and restore Comptroller oversight. Recently, Governor Hochul indicated she might consider delaying and modifying these cuts.

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Queens County: Hispanic students made up largest ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Nassau Standard | Aug 15, 2024

Hispanic students made up the largest portion of Queens County student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Silent Night Therapy Sleep Apnea Director: ‘The WatchPAT ONE test update’ is a ‘total game changer’

By Nassau Standard | Aug 13, 2024

Michelle Sands, Registered Dental Hygienist and Silent Night Therapy’s Sleep Apnea Director, said that a recent update to the WatchPAT ONE, an at-home sleep apnea test, is a "total game changer" for individuals wanting to undergo sleep apnea testing at home.

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Nassau County had 11,299 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of July

By Nassau Standard | Aug 13, 2024

There were 11,299 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Nassau County as of July, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Nassau County in week ending Aug. 3

By Nassau Standard | Aug 12, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Nassau County in week ending Aug. 3

By Nassau Standard | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Assemblyman Ed Ra hosts patriotic picnic honoring local veterans

By Nassau Standard | Aug 9, 2024

On Thursday, Aug. 8, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to a free patriotic picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square. The event featured complimentary food and fellowship.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 9, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Assemblyman Ari Brown criticizes global reaction to terrorist attacks

By Nassau Standard | Aug 8, 2024

Today, Assemblyman Ari Brown met with Sapir Cohen at Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's office. Cohen, who was recently released from captivity in Gaza, shared her experiences following the brutal October 7 attack by Hamas on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Her boyfriend, Sasha Trufanov, remains a hostage.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

By Nassau Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Changes to CDPAP spark concern among advocates

By Nassau Standard | Aug 7, 2024

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) represents a critical aspect of community-based care for seniors and disabled residents in New York. The program enables eligible individuals to select, hire, and train their personal assistants, thereby maintaining autonomy over their care.

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Student body in Nassau County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Nassau Standard | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the 20 universities in Nassau County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Senator Steve Rhoads collects over 5,500 books during Long Island book drive

By Nassau Standard | Aug 6, 2024

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recently achieved a milestone in his mission to promote literacy and education on Long Island by collecting 5,582 books during a week-long book drive across various libraries in his Senate District. This initiative was executed in collaboration with Book Fairies, an organization committed to redistributing books to under-resourced communities. Recognizing the importance of access to reading materials, Senator Rhoads aimed to enhance childhood education and foster a lifelong love of learning among children, particularly those who may not...

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending July 27?

By Nassau Standard | Aug 2, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.