Volunteer Fair brings Oceanside community together

The Oceanside Library was filled with energy last Sunday, as it hosted its third annual Volunteer Fair — the first at the newly renovated facility — drawing hundreds of people from Oceanside and …

Hochul's proposed smartphone ban in schools: How new plan could modify policies in Lynbrook and East Rockaway schools

Hochul proposes statewide ban on smartphones in schools to reduce distractions.

Student chefs in Bellmore-Merrick's Kennedy High School prepare meals for a good cause

Three juniors from John F. Kennedy High School prepared a four-course meal for donors as part of the Cooking for a Cause 2025 Fundraiser, collecting over $750 for Island Harvest on Feb. 1.

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New York Blood Center faces two crises in a matter of weeks, explained.

The New York Blood Center, the region’s blood donation giant, was already at a low point before the new year. Since then, things have gone from bad to worse. In December, a blood shortage …

What did South Side Middle Schools eighth graders learn while visiting the high school?

Eighth-grade students at South Side Middle School got a sneak peek into their future high school experience, exploring a wide array of elective courses at South Side High School.

Pedestrian killed in traffic accident on Pratt Boulevard

A 69-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Pratt Boulevard on Friday afternoon. According to the Nassau County Homicide Squad, the accident occurred at …

Do you know your rights? Discussing how to act during police encounters

Lawyer Uchenna Emeagwali, a supervising attorney with The Legal Aid Society, instructed Malverne and Lakeview youth on the proper way to act if they are stopped by police officers, cautioning them that they can’t talk their way out of trouble.

Saunders-Blake, Popoola named Freeport High’s top graduates for 2025

Freeport High School has named Lourdes Saunders-Blake as valedictorian and Oluwadamiloju Popoola as salutatorian for the Class of 2025, recognizing their academic excellence and community involvement.

These additions may soon be coming to the Long Beach boardwalk

For the past year, Long Beach has been on the receiving end of a number of state grants. The city announced yet another one last week, this one focused on its best-known attraction, the boardwalk. …

How artificial intelligence helps students learn to read

A new AI program, Amira Learning, uses voice-detecting technology to help students learn to read.

Gov. Hochul proposes smartphone ban in schools: What this means for Baldwin?

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently unveiled a proposal as part of her fiscal year 2026 executive budget aimed at virtually eliminating smartphone use in New York’s public schools, emphasizing the need for “distraction-free learning statewide.”

Editorial

Dialing up a possible cellphone plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.

Columnist

Pete King: An inauguration that was decidedly different

Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: Cleaning the 2024 slate is comforting

One of my pet peeves is our national airline system.

Columnist

Ed Ra: Pulling back the curtain on Hochul’s state budget

For me and my fellow state legislators, the governor’s State of the State address and executive budget proposals are our blueprint for the year ahead, a map outlining where Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to lead New York, and how she intends to use taxpayer dollars to get us there.

Columnist

Seth Koslow: It’s time for Nassau County to right a wrong

For years, the county has imposed a $100 administrative fee on red-light camera violations, despite a state law limiting fines to $50 per violation.