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Uniondale senior Zahni Duncan posted a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in Tuesday night’s 52-41 victory at Freeport.

With a pair of eighth-graders among its starting five, Uniondale boys’ basketball head coach Jaaz Styles expected some growing pains from the Knights and he’s hopeful Tuesday … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/17/24

Conor Kirwan, executive director of Freeport’s Human Resources, far left, with Ladonna Taylor, executive director of the Nassau County Office of Youth Services; Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini; Town Supervisor Don Clavin; Town Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; the Rev. Eric Mallette, town commissioner of occupational resources; and Freeport Recreation Center Manager Victoria Dinielli.

Rec Center’s Victoria Dinielli steps down

The Freeport Recreation Center has been a hub of activity for village residents of all ages, as well as visitors from around Nassau County, since it opened in 1974. It offers services as far-ranging … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/12/24

Among the animals Karenlynn Stracher cares for are squirrels, which she feeds with syringes.

Stracher cares for town’s sick and injured wildlife

Karenlynn Stracher first helped an injured gull when she was 17. Now, nearly 40 years later, her home doubles as an animal rehabilitation center. Stracher, 56, of Merrick, rehabilitates sick and … more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/12/24

Mount Sinai South Nassau, hospital closest for Freeport residents

Hospital unveils truths about health concerns

In a recent survey sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital – the closest hospital for Freeport residents - exposed the deep-seated concerns of over 600 … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 1/12/24

Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker, left, Siela Bynoe, Carrie Solagés, Debra Mulé, Scott Davis and Seth Koslow are sworn into office by former Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5.

Mulé takes the oath of office for a fourth term

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, began her fourth term marking her first time representing the newly apportioned Sixth Legislative District, which includes Baldwin, … more

1/12/24

Olivia Silver, left, with AnnMarie DiFrancesca of Mount Sinai South Nassau, and Jessica LaSalle. Silver and LaSalle, both John F. Kennedy High School students, orchestrated a gift donation for teenagers in the hospital during the holidays.

Student lead toy drive aids those in need

Hundreds of toy drives occur every holiday season, collecting dozens of donations. Communities like to give back to those in need — whether it be through organizations like Toys for Tots, or to … more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/12/24

Assessment Review Commission holds two grievance workshops this month

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission, ARC, to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops. These workshops aim … more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/12/24

We must impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 1/12/24

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

To date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 1/12/24

We must act like we own this democracy

When I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons. more

By Tom Hastings | 1/12/24

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