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South Shore drug ring busted

A sweeping drug trafficking operation across Long Island’s South Shore was disrupted after a nine-month investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency and Nassau County District Attorney’s … more

By Mark Nolan | 9/14/23

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

The Park has new shoreline and wetlands protection.

Hempstead Lake State Park is protected from floods, and now open to all

Hurricane Sandy caused immeasurable grief and destruction nearly 11 years ago. That devastation, however, has spurred a few positives. State officials in June announced the completion of a vast … more

By Mark Nolan | 8/13/23

NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

How can you honor a veteran?

Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the … more

By Mark Nolan | 7/23/23

The heartache of gun violence continues

A 49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute. more

4/28/21

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town would direct more than $340,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support a number of libraries in the township.

West Hempstead, Lakeview libraries among beneficiaries of town grants

On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, appearing with local library directors, announced that the town had approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries in … more

By Reine Bethany, Alyssa Seidman and Nakeem Grant | 2/18/21

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin held one of the books that she has read thus far, which was one of her own child's favorites when they were little.

Griffin reads to children via library’s digital story times

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, of Rockville Centre, has been hosting digital story times with local libraries within Assembly District 21 since early this month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/16/20

Molloy College CAP21 theater students stage "Urinetown" on Saturday and Sunday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

3/5/20

Plaza Theatrical Productions stages ""The Cat in the Hat" at its venue in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/20/20

The South Shore Symphony visits the Madison Theatre on Feb. 8.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

2/7/20