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Best of August: Most Viewed Stories of the Month
Empty storefronts, serious accidents and a guilty verdict in the fatal hit-and-run of Dean LaLima were issues that mattered most to readers.
The ousting of Hempstead Town clerk Mark Bonilla and a guilty verdict in the fatal hit-and-run of Dean LaLima to the senior center expansion project and a Garden City staple soon to close its doors, these are the most viewed articles of August 2013:
Nearby: Woman Killed Near New Hyde Park LIRR Station Sunday: A 53-year old Elmont woman was killed west of the New Hyde Park Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station Aug. 18, near the Covert Avenue at-grade crossing.
Bonilla Removed from Town Clerk Post: Mark Bonilla was asked to vacate his post as Hempstead Town clerk on Aug. 8 after being found guilty on one count of official misconduct in July.
Things & Stuff Closing Its Doors in September: A visibly emotional Dean and Teresa Adams made it official Aug. 6 when they posted a huge pink sign in the storefront's window that reads, "Store Closing. Thanks For The Memories...We Bid You A Fond Farewell." The shop will close at the end of the month.
Guilty Verdict in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Dean LaLima: The Williston Park man charged in the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Grimaldi's pizza manager Dean LaLima was found guilty of all charges Aug. 1.
Garden City Man Charged with Boating While Intoxicated: A Garden City man was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated Aug. 24 in Glenwood Landing, cops said. Nikolaos Katrakazos, 23, had watery and blood shot eyes, and also had slurred speech, according to police. He was arrested without incident.
Accident Shuts Down Franklin Avenue Early Wednesday: Franklin Avenue was closed in both directions Aug. 14 after an SUV overturned between Sixth and Seventh streets.
Six Vacancies in Garden City: Empty storefronts still remain in Garden City.
Senior Center Expansion Increased by 40 Feet: The Garden City board of trustees released a statement regarding the expansion of the senior center facility on Golf Club Lane and possible use of the Garden City Casino for senior activities.
Nearby: Three-Car Accident on Old Country Road Sunday: Multiple people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Old Country Road and Russell Drive in Mineola Aug. 18.
Top 10 Highest Paid Superintendents in Nassau County: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently made available the pay for most of the superintendents in the state. The highest 10 wages in Nassau County all eclipse $350,000, with one nearly surpassing $550,000.
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