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Na’ama Ben-David was inspired to write The Unofficial Eras Haggadah after seeing how passionate her daughter is about Taylor Swift.
A ‘Swiftie’ connects a superstar with a special Seder
As Taylor Swift dominates pop culture and tops the song charts, two West Hempstead mothers found a way to connect the singer-songwriter to the Pesach Seder, where conversations and songs precede and follow the meal. more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Long Island Volunteer Center seeks help
There has been a lot of progress made in the rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island in late October, but there is still work to be done. The Long Island Volunteer Center is in need of volunteers to help those impacted by the storm. more
George Palomino from Rockville Centre, Fabian Palomino from Rockville Centre, and Lucas Zou from Williston Park participate in the 5k ‘Run for Heroes’ race.
Run for Heroes 5k race helps support community veteran organizations
Close to 200 people were running, jogging or simply walking in a show of support for local veterans organizations. more
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Assemblywoman Taylor Darling joined Malverne administrators and the cast of the high school’s production of ‘Aida’ to announce a $250,000 grant to provide new seats for the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium.
Middle school auditorium to get upgrade
Howard T. Herber Middle School is slated to get all-new seating by next year. more
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The Summer Arts Academy is a 4-week program where students can study anything from dance to film to music production.
Studying the arts, courtesy of Billy Joel
Students who have a passion for music have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Boces’ Long Island High School for the Arts, or LIHSA for short. On top of that, students whose applications really impress may even get in for free. more
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The Solar Impulse 2 displays its slippery aerodynamic design. It has broken world records for global flight and it is preparing to break more as it plans its next leg to Europe in the days ahead.
Solar Impulse 2 at JFK [Photo gallery]
Local Island Park photographer Joseph Abate was one of only two newspaper photographers at an incredible event, and he was excited to share his photos with our readers.  The Solar Impulse 2 is … more
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The young students were served imaginary drinks and treats by their teachers to really bring the book cafes to life.
Sipping and savoring literature in book
As part of Read Across America Week in March, students at Maurice W. Downing Intermediate School, in Malverne, enjoyed an extra special experience as they were welcomed into book cafes that were brainstormed, decorated and staffed by a creative team of teachers. more
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Why was this victory so sweet?
With tears, laughter and cheers, the Blue Bombers celebrated a 5-3 championship win that wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of each and every player. On June 16, Harris Field … more
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Lakeview needed a voice — These seven neighbors stepped up
They get together every few months or so to plant seeds. And sure enough, after a little bit of sunshine and rain, those seeds area replaced by beautiful flowers all across the community nestled … more
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