Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for Congress, marking the end of his bid to return to Capitol Hill more

Planting Fields Arboretum is gearing up to host its inaugural Natural Sensory Celebration, a weeklong event that will cater to neurodivergent people and their families. Scheduled to kick off on … more

Adrienne Alexanian commemorated the Armenian Genocide by presenting her father's memoir, "Forced into Genocide," at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center of Nassau County. Through her father's firsthand account, she unveils previously hidden history, documenting the brutality of the genocide while also shedding light on the experiences of Armenian soldiers conscripted into the Ottoman Turkish army. The publication of the memoir not only honors her father's memory but also ensures that the voices of survivors resonate with future generations, inspiring remembrance and recognition of the Armenian Genocide. more

Culinary Delights, organized by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its 26th year with resounding success, drawing over 650 attendees and boasting participation from 70 restaurateurs, … more

The Sea Cliff Beautification Committee will once again join forces with second graders of Sea Cliff Elementary School for their annual Arbor Day celebration at Geohegan, also known as Headless Park. … more

Over 100 local seniors dusted off their dancing shoes for the annual Senior Citizen Prom, at Friends Academy on March 7. Students happily greeted seniors at tables who were ushered in to play … more

Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar. more

Max Azzarello, 37, formerly of Sea Cliff, lit himself on fire outside of the courthouse where Donald Trump is on trial for falsifying business records. Azarello is currently in critical condition, and distributed self-authored conspiracy theory pamphlets. more

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's program to enlist civilians as provisional special deputy sheriffs during crises has sparked controversy, with supporters emphasizing enhanced emergency response capabilities and opponents expressing concerns about increased firearm presence and lack of transparency. Residents like Laura Burns and Allison Dzikowski distrust the necessity of civilians in law enforcement roles, while county legislators, including Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, criticize Blakeman for insufficient consultation and raise doubts about the adequacy of training provided to the special deputies, with DeRiggi-Whitton drawing comparisons to historical paramilitary groups, sparking outrage from Blakeman and his supporters. more

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the Northeast at 10:23 a.m. on Friday. Light shaking was felt throughout the entire region. more