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The East Meadow PTA Council and PTAs from the school community celebrated Founders Day on May 6 at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck.

East Meadow's PTA Council marks another Founders Day

The East Meadow Parent Teacher Association Council and PTAs from the East Meadow school district community celebrated Founders Day on May 6. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/17/24

Woodland Middle School music students Divya Rampartap, Arianna Lopez, Angelo Dungca, Mia Dhllon and Zion Seo received scholarships toward summer music study from the Nassau Music Educators Association. Also pictured is Woodland Middle School Chairperson of Music Jessica Shenker, far right.

In East Meadow schools, Woodland music students receive scholarships

The East Meadow School District announced last week that five Woodland Middle School music students received scholarships toward summer music study from the Nassau Music Educators Association. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/17/24

Board members of the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations met with Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt to celebrate the planting of 41 new trees along Merrick Avenue on April 29.

In East Meadow, ‘replacement’ trees planted on Merrick Avenue

41 trees were planted in East Meadow on Merrick Avenue. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

Parker Schug took on her very first Long Island Half-Marathon this past weekend at Eisenhower Park — a run that has very special, personal meaning to her, as it brings her closer to her late grandfather

Long Island Marathon: Living life ... one run at a time

Parker Schug, a senior reporter at the Long Island Herald Community Newspapers, ran this year's Long Island half-marathon. more

By Parker Schug | 5/10/24

Just over 600 runners took part in the Jovia Long Island Marathon last weekend. Ryan Clifford, of Westbury, was the first to finish the 26.2-mile race, crossing the line in 2:31:04.

The Long Island Marathon: A weekend of fitness, fun and community

At the top of the list of events the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums looks forward to each year is the Jovia Long Island Marathon. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

There’s a lot planned for the end of May at the East Meadow Public Library, including State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ Mobile Office Hours on May 18. Above, Rhoads meets with residents in his district.

Lots ahead for May at East Meadow Public Library

As the East Meadow Public Library looks ahead to the summer months, a slew of informative and fun events are set through the end of the month, and into June. County Legislator Tom McKevitt is … more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/10/24

Firefighters in the East Meadow Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Polo Lane on May 5.

Polo Lane house fire quickly extinguished by East Meadow Fire Department

The East Meadow Fire Department responded to a fire on May 5 on Polo Lane. Radios sounded the alarm, announcing a house fire, around 12:13 p.m. more

By John J. O'Brien Sr. | 5/10/24

Garden club students at Barnum Woods Elementary School in East Meadow recently received new planting beds from Reworld, an environmental company that focuses on sustainability, waste management and recycling.

At East Meadow's Barnum Woods, garden comes to life

Barnum Woods Elementary School in East Meadow is showcasing a brand new vegetable garden, allowing students in its garden club to raise crops and take them home to eat. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 5/3/24

Water quality was on the table at a meeting last month with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.

Addressing Long Island drinking water issues, concerns

A packed house attended a meeting on April 17 with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau to learn about the pressing issues of water quality and consumption on Long Island. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 5/3/24

Mark Torres, host of ‘It Came From the Radio,’ manned a booth at EMCon, and also ran a radio play on Sunday.

EMCon: Where comics meets community spirit at the East Meadow library

Lovers of comics, anime, sci-fi, pop culture and more found a place to enjoy everything at the annual EMCon, held on April 20 and 21 at the East Meadow Public Library. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/3/24

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