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Gail Kastenholz, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors, detailed its history and the struggles her parents faced as Jews in Europe.

Yom HaShoah held at Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center

Dozens of people gathered at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center in Glen Cove last Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day, which pays tribute to the 6 million … more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

Millie Tedaldi curls the ribbons for approximately 30 spring gift baskets.

Life Enrichment Center delivering joy and care packages in Oyster Bay

Spring is in the air, and with it comes the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay’s annual “Homebound Spring Basket” deliveries, where volunteers from the center drop off care … more

5/10/24

Molly houses often provided opportunities for people to flaunt or subvert traditional gender norms and roles, as this cartoon from 1780 shows.

Exploring LGBTQ+ culture in the 18th century

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is set to host a presentation exploring the history and archaeology of molly houses, clandestine taverns where homosexual men and cross-dressing individuals could … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/10/24

Locust Valley High School baseball coach Brian Lorusso, right, and the junior varsity and varsity teams worked with young ball players.

Children learn how to be a winning falcon

Young athletes from throughout the Locust Valley Central School district went to the high school’s field on April 27 to learn from current baseball, lacrosse and track varsity athletes at the … more

5/10/24

Nancy Dibeneditto has discovered a great deal about her ancestry by attending the free monthly workshops at Pinelawn Cemetery.

Pinelawn Cemetery workshops provide keys to unlock the past

Nancy Dibeneditto was curious about her ancestors. Retired, the Oyster Bay resident of 30 years had time on her hands, so she joined Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum’s workshop, … more

By Laura Lane | 5/10/24

John Paul Kopacz said the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District offers a great deal to students. He would like to see it offer even more.

Candidate offers experience in education, new ideas

John Paul Kopacz, a 43-year-old educator and administrator with 17 years of experience, seeks a position on the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School Board, driven by a passion for enhancing educational opportunities. Kopacz's background in engineering and education equips him to address challenges effectively, emphasizing open communication and community participation to ensure all students thrive academically. more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

Joseph F. Laurita Jr., a former police officer, is concerned with maintaining safety at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich School District.

Adept negotiator would take his expertise to the OBEN board

Joseph F. Laurita Jr. has always served his community, first as a young emergency medical technician with the Williston Park Fire Department, and then, as a Brooklyn police officer. He would like to … more

By Laura Lane | 4/25/24

Delilah Boertzel, 8, had a great time participating in the game.

Family Night at the Races

Glen Cove Lodge #580 hosted races of six sturdy steeds at its Family Night at the Races in March at the Matinecock Historical Society in Oyster Bay, which drew residents from the hamlet, Glen Cove … more

4/25/24

Assemblyman Chuck Lavine decried his Republican colleagues' 'antics' over the Faith-Based Housing Act, which is not a part of the New York State budget.

Faith-based housing proposal faces backlash

A proposal to include a Faith-Based Housing Act in the New York state budget has sparked debate on Long Island, with concerns about its potential impact on local zoning laws and the ability of … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Battery storage facility sparks controversy

The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/25/24

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