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Valley Stream village dignitaries joined Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital leaders and staff members to celebrate the $12.5 million renovation of the front entrance and lobby of the facility.

What's included in Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hopsital's 12.5M front renovations

Discover what's included in the 12.5 million dollar renovations to the front entrance and lobby of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital. more

By Juan Lasso | 4/19/24

Browne's family has been living in Long Beach since 1924.

Meet the new L.B. Historical Society president

Jeanne Browne, 75, a Long Beach native with a lifelong connection to the community, has an eye for history. Browne wanted to spread that passion and interest among other residents, and assumed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 12/1/23

Baldwinite Mariel DePalma took the role of head of teen services on Jan. 1, aiming to get more teens involved in making choices at the library.

Library, a new home for teens

The Baldwin Public Library has been revamping its teenage section after Baldwinite Mariel DePalma, 31, became head of teen services Jan. 1. Renovations began in the Teen Zone Jan. 27, including … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/4/22

Renovate or tear down?

Q. I just bought a house that needs a lot of attention. It has little if any insulation, a sagging first floor, cloth-covered wiring with only a few three-pronged outlets that I doubt are grounded, and water stains in the ceilings. I’m thinking . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 5/15/21

Renovate or tear down?

Q. I just bought a house that needs a lot of attention. It has little if any insulation, a sagging first floor, cloth-covered wiring with only a few three-pronged outlets that I doubt are grounded, and water stains in the ceilings. more

By Monte Leeper | 5/16/20

Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi presented the plans for Innovation 2020 at a Jan. 8 school board meeting at Plaza Elementary School.

Baldwin School District counts down to bond vote

Baldwin School District officials recently mapped out the financial forecast of Innovation 2020, a multi-year capital improvement plan that, if approved by residents, would be funded by a $158 … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/16/20

New canopies now protect the doors leading to the athletic fields at Lincoln Orens Middle School, above.

Construction, building upgrades complete at Island Park Public Schools

Island Park Public Schools saw big changes this summer, from major building renovations to teacher training for new curricula. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/5/19

As soon as guests were allowed in the library, they began perusing the shelves.

North Bellmore Library is open for reading

With its shelves freshly lined with books and magazines and a slew of new technological offerings, the North Bellmore Public Library opened on Aug. 20, inviting a crowd of residents inside. The building’s more than year-long construction project concluded with a ribbon cutting that afternoon. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/29/19

In 2017, Artist Barbara Bell, left, and Reres, who was then the museum’s executive director, at the opening reception of “Sea Cliff Through the Artist’s Eye.”

In Sea Cliff, a museum in motion

Sara Reres grew up in Brooklyn in the mid-20th century, where her parents exposed her to the borough’s many cultural sites. Her father took her to the Central Library at Grand Army Plaza, where … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 4/25/19

Vote Yes March 12 are urging voters to approve the $84.6 million bond to renovate and improve all six Glen Cove schools.

Glen Cove parent group urges ‘yes’ vote on school bond

On March 12, Glen Cove City School District residents will vote on an $84.6 million bond that would fund improvements at all six district schools. If it is approved, every building will be repaired … more

By Mike Conn | 2/28/19