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Kennedy celebrated its first-ever Long Island softball title after topping West Islip, 10-1, in Friday's Class AA championship game.

Kennedy defeats West Islip for L.I. crown

On the way to helping lead Kennedy softball’s program to its first-ever Nassau County championship, senior pitcher Lia Fong allowed a total of 10 runs in six playoff games. So when she … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/31/24

Freshman Ryan Yormack batted .456 this spring and helped the Cougars set a program single-season mark with 20 wins.

Kennedy posts record 20 victories

A conference championship. A school- record 20 victories. A berth into the Nassau County Class A championship game. A New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award. The achievements have been … more

By Marc Berman | 5/31/24

The Long Beach City Council, City Manager Dan Creighton and Comptroller Inna Reznik announced that they managed to find a way to keep property taxes from increase with passage of the new budget.

What won't Long Beach's approved budget do? Increase taxes

Long Beach’s nearly $105 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which holds the line on property taxes, was adopted by the City Council at its May 21 meeting. The preliminary spending … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/31/24

Holy Trinity Church, which served as a nucleus of community solidarity and friendship for dozens of Episcopalians in Valley Stream for a century, is now listed for sale.

This 100-year-old Valley Stream church is up for sale. Its parishioners are stunned.

Holy Trinity Church in Valley Stream has been listed up for sale after a century of service to local Episcopalians. more

By Juan Lasso & Nora Toscano | 5/31/24

Andrew Papandrew kept his father’s working desk in ‘suspended animation’ at his jewelry store, the former site of his father’s watchmaking business, which opened in 1967.

This Sunrise Plaza jeweler bids farewell after half a century

In the era of online shopping, Andrew Papandrew, a brick-and-mortar businessman who dedicated his life to the craft of jewelry-making and repair, finds himself a dying breed. His store, nestled … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/31/24

Valley Stream Soccer Club kids let their flags wave high as they parade through village streets at Valley Stream’s Annual 104th Memorial Day parade.

Valley Stream Memorial Day 2024: Village gathers for its 104th parade and remembrance ceremony

Heavy gray clouds promising rain hung overhead but the weather couldn’t dampen the patriotic, flag-waving spirit of Valley Stream residents at this year’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/31/24

Sixth-grade students in Valley Stream District 24 recently debated a Supreme Court case in a Brooklyn courtroom for an interactive lesson on the U.S. Constitution and judicial system.

Valley Stream District 24 students host mock trial in federal courtroom

Students participating in the Sixth-Grade Challenge Program at the Valley Stream District 24 recently debated a First Amendment Supreme Court case in an authentic federal courtroom. … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/31/24

Forest Road School’s kindergartners delighted guests with handmade corsages, treats and crafts at their heartwarming Special Person’s Tea Party.

It’s tea time at Forest Road with special guests

E arlier this May, the kindergartners at Forest Road School hosted a delightful Special Person’s Tea Party, creating an unforgettable experience for their cherished guests. The young … more

By Juan Lasso | 5/31/24

Junior Skylar Secondino pitched Seaford to back-to-back county titles and reached base four times in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Miller Place in the L.I. Class A title game.

Miller Place outlasts Seaford in LIC

The sixth inning of the Long Island Class A softball championship game May 30 epitomized the amazing seasons for Seaford and Miller Place. Hitless through five and trailing by three runs, … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/31/24

South Side's, from left, Michael Muscarella, Will O'Toole and Michael Grossman celebrated its 12-9 L.I. Class B title game win over East Islip.

South Side beats East Islip for L.I. championship

Six months after losing to East Islip in the Long Island Championship football game, South Side made sure the Redmen wouldn’t reign supreme in lacrosse too. Nineteen Cyclones participated … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/31/24

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