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Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — to resign on Tuesday, saying that both received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday, saying that he was overpaid for sick and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

Stephanie Sparkowski represented the East Meadow High School girls’ varsity soccer team when she competed in the inaugural Allstate All-American Cup on July 21 in Orlando, Fla.

East Meadow soccer star plays in inaugural Allstate All-American Cup

Stephanie Sparkowski was one of 40 high school girls from across the country to compete in the inaugural Allstate All-American Cup on July 21 in Orlando, Fla.The rising senior and goalkeeper on the … more

By Julia Cuttone | 8/15/19

Stanley Shubin, who will be 99 on Aug. 25, lives in East Meadow with his daughter Randi Shubin Dresner. Behind them is a wall of photos commemorating some of the highlights of Shubin’s life.

East Meadow resident, World War II veteran turns 99

Walk into a local Walmart, name a product and Stanley Shubin can tell you exactly how many steps in which direction you’ll take to find it. The East Meadow resident, who will turn 99 on Aug. … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 8/15/19

Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick and Old Westbury, stopped by the Hofstra University Summer High School Journalism Institute on July 29 to discuss journalism with participants.

Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick, revealing truth, doing good

Editor’s note: Devin Johnson, one of 10 participants in Hofstra University’s Summer High School Journalism Institute, is a rising junior at Elmont Memorial High School. The following … more

By Devin Johnson | 8/13/19

The crew visited Iceland last month. On July 6, they hiked up the Sòlheimajökull Glacier.

Local scout Venture Crew 577 takes a trip to Iceland

The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 577, of North Bellmore, traveled to Iceland July 2-8, where members explored the Gjabakkahellir Cave in Thingvellir National Park, hiked up Sòlheimajökull … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 8/8/19

Thomas Gulotta was a former state assemblyman for the 13th District. In 1978, East Meadow residents Jess, left, and Charlie Bunshaft, 12 and 9, visited Gulotta at his office in the state capitol in Albany.

Former County Executive Tom Gulotta dies at 75

Former Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta, of North Merrick, died on Sunday, Aug. 4. He was 75. Gulotta, a Republican, served as the county executive from 1987 to 2001. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/5/19

The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 577 recently traveled to Iceland last month. On July 6 they hiked Sòlheimajökull Glacier.

Venture Crew 577 of North Bellmore takes a trip to Iceland

The Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 577, of North Bellmore, traveled to Iceland July 2-8, where members explored the Gjabakkahellir Cave in Thingvellir National Park, hiked up Sòlheimajökull … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 8/1/19

Matt Russack spent a day on the green with friends and family for the Steven J. Eisman Memorial Golf Outing at Eisenhower Park. The event is the largest fundraiser for the East Meadow Kiwanis Club and was co-sponsored by Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant on July 22.

Golfers on the green for Kiwanis memorial fundraiser

Golfers tee’d off at the largest at Eisenhower Park on July 22 during the largest fundraiser for the East Meadow Kiwanis Club, also run by Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant, the Steven J. Eisman … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 7/25/19

East Meadow teacher Brianna Stratis launched the Ghana Volunteer Headquarters in the spring of 2017 with the goal of aiding in the fields of medicine and education. Above, she taught math in a classroom in Dodowa, Ghana.

East Meadow teacher launches volunteer program in Ghana

What began as a weeklong stint with a volunteer teaching program in Ghana led Brianna Stratis to pursue a teaching career and launch the Ghana Volunteer Headquarters. “I wanted to become a … more

By Julia Cuttone | 7/25/19

A three-alarm fire broke out at Big Chief Camp in East Meadow Wednesday morning.

Fire erupts at Big Chief Camp in East Meadow

A three-alarm fire broke out at the Big Chief Camp on North Jerusalem Road in East Meadow Wednesday morning, causing campers and staff to evacuate to St. Raphael’s Parish on Newbridge Road. more

By Andrew Garcia and Alyssa Seidman | 7/24/19