Chabad's expansion plans face community opposition
The Chabad of the Beaches' proposed community center in Atlantic Beach remains in limbo as residents express concerns over traffic, parking, and the planned kosher drive-through.
Pickleball for all in Oceanside, new facility set to open on September 8
A new hub for pickleball enthusiasts is set to open soon in Oceanside, promising to bring the community together with the fun, fast-growing sport. Pickleball XPO, spearheaded by resident David …
Community rallying to rename Baldwin High School track in honor of late legislator Joseph Scannell
After Baldwin Board of Education President Mary Jo O’Hagan wrote in March that there were no plans to name or rename school facilities, Merrill Scannell is now mobilizing the community with a Change.org petition. She is appealing to O’Hagan to reconsider, and honor her late husband, former Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, by naming the newly renovated high school track in his memory.
Governor Kathy Hochul takes aim at schools with excess funds. Why Valley Stream superintendents aren't on board.
The ruckus over how to restructure state aid funding is just getting started.
Every year when school budget season rolls around, school boards are tasked with a simple, but difficult problem: cover the cost of running their schools with the money they have. In recent …
Bellmore-Merrick's Extended School Year students shine on stage during annual production
Every summer, students in the Extended School Year program in the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District, put on “play” — but with a unique twist.
Long Island school districts grapple with reserve cap
School districts across Nassau County, including those on the North Shore, are grappling with state-imposed restrictions on cash reserves, even as they strive to balance fiscal responsibility with the need for emergency funds.
Learn how independent Girl Scout Maya Cullen-Conyers earned her Gold Award
Lynbrook resident Maya Cullen-Conyers, an independent Girl Scout, earned the prestigious Gold Award.
West Hempstead man convicted in Woodmere fatal crash
A West Hempstead man was found guilty of multiple charges related to a fatal car crash in December 2021 in Woodmere.
Nassau Health Care Corporation, NUMC earn Gold Seal of Approval
The Nassau Health Care Corporation — which oversees the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow — recently earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hospital …
A 100th birthday parade fit for a WWII veteran
A World War II veteran received the celebration of a lifetime, in honor of his 100th birthday this past weekend in North Bellmore. Michael Dalmeto turned 100 on Aug. 13, and in honor of the occasion, a birthday parade drove past his Oakfield Avenue home on Sunday.
New gun store on Glen Street spurs debate
Glen Cove Guns & Ammo, a new store at 44 Glen St., has ignited a heated debate among residents and city officials who are concerned about its location near family-oriented businesses, such as …
Jill Valli honored by The Nicholas Center
You may not know the name Jill Valli, but she has touched the lives of everyone in Malverne over the past decade, serving as village clerk. But her service goes beyond the village: Jill and her …
Deeper Life Deliverance Fellowship to break ground on first independent church building in Freeport
On September 14, Deeper Life Deliverance Fellowship, a Freeport-based Christian ministry led by Overseer Regina Johnson, will break ground on its first independent church building, marking a significant milestone in the ministry’s 26-year history.
Wantagh filmmaker premieres horror film 'Ketchup on Waffles'
John Theissen Jr., a Wantagh resident and young filmmaker, recently premiered his new independent movie, “Ketchup on Waffles,” at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace theater on Aug. 24.
Uniondale students receive free school supplies
The youth organization My Brother’s Keeper spent last Saturday morning handing out backpacks filled with school supplies to children throughout Uniondale. “We just want to get the …
Dream Court unveiled at Elmont’s Hendrickson Avenue Park
No dream is out of reach for youth in the Town of Hempstead, and the installation of a Dream Court at Hendrickson Avenue Park in Elmont aims to make more local aspirations come true.
Editorial
After-school’ activities benefit those of all ages
As the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence.
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Vance needs to get his immigrant story straight
The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”
Columnist
Congestion pricing may again haunt motorists
Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?
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Eroding local control: the danger of Albany’s power grabs
Yet again, Democrats have used the cover of darkness to trample on local communities’ rights and voices. In the dead of night, legislators from the majority slipped through a sweeping piece of legislation called the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment, or RAPID, Act, under the guise of streamlining the approval process for major renewable-energy and electric-transmission facilities.
Columnist
Everywhere you look in the village, there’s history
We’re occasionally asked by village residents to research their home, or help them research their home, to learn more about the genesis of their house or their neighborhood. Researching information from 100 years ago or more can be challenging, but if you know some tricks, the path to gathering the information can be easier.
Columnist
A future of innovation: new initiatives and a farewell
As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …
Columnist
Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman
The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies.