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Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District candidates for school board, Joseph Laurita, Jr., left, and John Paul Kopacz shared why they would best represent the district at Meet the Candidates on May 1.

Sharing their qualifications, plans for board

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education candidates John Paul Kopacz and Joseph Laurita, Jr. shared their vision for the district and qualifications at Meet the Candidates held on May 1 in the … more

By Laura Lane | 5/17/24

Elizabeth Ruderman, 7, worked hard to prepare an area for the planting of a new tree.

A joyous celebration of everything trees

Planting Fields hosted an Arbor Day celebration on April 27 that offered a variety of activities including tree climbing. There was plenty to do for the children, including dancing to live music, … more

5/17/24

Dr. Nicholas Sgaglione of Northwell Health, left, joined Bruce Jaslow for his first game back in the Men’s Senior Baseball League after performing the rotator cuff surgery that enabled Jaslow to get back on the baseball diamond.

You’re never too old for baseball

At 86-years-old, Bruce Jaslow stands as a testament to the enduring love and passion for the game of baseball. Despite his age, the Old Brookville resident continues to lace up his cleats, take the … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/17/24

Park employee Patrick Richards, left, and Brenda Cherry, a Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Partnership member and park volunteer, helped plant the new Kwanza cherry trees.

New cherry trees arrive at Sagamore Hill

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site has planted six new Kwanzan cherry trees in the park as part of an ongoing tree replanting project. These trees were sourced from non-profit Casey Trees in … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/17/24

Gail Kastenholz, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, detailed its history and the struggles her parents faced as Jews in Europe.

Yom HaShoah held at Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center

Dozens of people gathered at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center in Glen Cove last Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day, which pays tribute to the 6 million … more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

Millie Tedaldi curls the ribbons for approximately 30 spring gift baskets.

Life Enrichment Center delivering joy and care packages in Oyster Bay

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay’s annual “Homebound Spring Basket” deliveries, where volunteers from the center drop off care … more

5/10/24

Molly houses often provided opportunities for people to flaunt or subvert traditional gender norms and roles, as this cartoon from 1780 shows.

Exploring LGBTQ+ culture in the 18th century

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is set to host a presentation exploring the history and archaeology of molly houses, clandestine taverns where homosexual men and cross-dressing individuals could … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Locust Valley High School baseball coach Brian Lorusso, right, and the junior varsity and varsity teams worked with young ball players.

Children learn how to be a winning falcon

Young athletes from throughout the Locust Valley Central School district went to the high school’s field on April 27 to learn from current baseball, lacrosse and track varsity athletes at the … more

5/10/24

Nancy Dibeneditto has discovered a great deal about her ancestry by attending the free monthly workshops at Pinelawn Cemetery.

Pinelawn Cemetery workshops provide keys to unlock the past

Nancy Dibeneditto was curious about her ancestors. Retired, the Oyster Bay resident of 30 years had time on her hands, so she joined Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum’s workshop, … more

By Laura Lane | 5/10/24

John Paul Kopacz said the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District offers a great deal to students. He would like to see it offer even more.

Candidate offers experience in education, new ideas

John Paul Kopacz, a 43-year-old educator and administrator with 17 years of experience, seeks a position on the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School Board, driven by a passion for enhancing educational opportunities. Kopacz's background in engineering and education equips him to address challenges effectively, emphasizing open communication and community participation to ensure all students thrive academically. more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

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