WEEKLY RECAP: Ignored Town Laws, Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Trailblazer Award

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:

3. Legis. Denenberg names Trailblazer Recipient: Nassau County Legis. David Denenberg, D-Merrick, recently honored Tamie Kranis, the owner of Creative Business Alternatives in Merrick, as part of Women’s History Month.

2. The Most Ignored Town Laws: The Town of Hempstead has ordinances governing noise, height of lawns, dogs and illegal apartments, to name a few. We asked you what are the most ignored town laws and you responded. See how your neighbors responded here. Agree or disagree? Tell us on the article or in the comment section below!

1. Merrick Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud: According to Courthouse News Service, the owner of a Long Island brokerage pleaded guilty to fraud and could face up to 30 years in prison. Gerard Canino, 51, of Merrick, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement.