Lincoln Orens Middle School teacher is Social Studies Teacher of the Year

Dean Bacigalupo, a social studies teacher at Island Park’s Lincoln Orens Middle School and an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, has been named the 2025 Nassau County Middle School Social …

"Topping out" party recognizes major milestone at new Heritage Westminster apartments in West Hempstead

More than 400 community members, Heatherwood staff and construction workers gathered on April 29 in the Heritage Westminster courtyard to celebrate the last concrete pour, known as “topping out,” to complete the buildings’ structure.

South Side High School Dance Club hosts inaugural spring Dance Clinic and Showcase

The South Side High School Dance Club’s first-ever Spring Dance Clinic and Showcase, held on April 26, brought together over 60 young dancers and inspired the launch of a new IB Dance program at the school.

New York to ban smartphones in schools statewide under tentative budget deal; Baldwin district reacts

New York State will ban smartphones in schools during the school day under a tentative agreement made on April 28, and Baldwin Superintendent Shari Camhi offered her take on the high-profile initiative late last week.

Nassau officials raise concerns over MTA payroll tax hike at Wantagh LIRR station

Nassau County officials are pushing back on a payroll tax increase intended to fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s five-year capital plan for infrastructure upgrades across New York’s transit system.

Atlantic Beach residents face 87% tax increase in village budget

Atlantic Beach Village has approved a 2025-26 budget with an unprecedented 87% property tax increase, which Mayor George Pappas attributes to Nassau County tax shifts and procedural errors by previous administrations.

E.R. art teachers keep creativity alive through collaboration, personal practice

At East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, art teachers Kelly Cabasso and Kristie Galante aren’t just educators — they’re creative collaborators whose shared passion for personal and professional artistry fuels both their classrooms and their own evolving practices. With over a decade of teaching together, the duo brings a dynamic blend of photography, painting, and inspiration to their students and to the local art community.

Glen Cove School Board Election 2024: Voters to choose between Leone, Huggins, and Miller and vote on $118.1M budget"

Glen Cove voters will head to the polls on May 20 to decide the fate of a proposed $118.1 million school budget and to elect two trustees to the Board of Education. The race has three candidates: …

Long Beach clears up confusion ahead of beach pass sales

Long Beach clarifies beach access, staffing, and new pass rules ahead of summer season; all entrances remain open with improved operations and security.

Ron Chernow will be fair’s keynote speaker

The Gold Coast Book Fair returns to Oyster Bay and LIU Post

The Gold Coast Book Fair is returning this month for its second annual celebration of literature, learning and community — and this time it’s bigger, bolder and even more family-friendly. …

Wantagh adopts $94.7M school budget for 2025-26

The Wantagh Board of Education has adopted an estimated $94.7 million spending plan for 2025-26, which aims to enhance educational programs, maintain class sizes, support building improvements and introduce new high school courses.

Queens artist brings whimsical vision to Freeport Art Alcove

Annamarie Carcione’s new solo exhibit at the Freeport Recreation Center blends vivid colors, animals, and emotion, offering a window into the inner world of the scenic artist behind Netflix and HBO sets

Editorial

Celebrating the women who hold us together

Mothers aren’t simply caregivers or beloved relatives. They are the architects of family life, the silent engineers who bind generations together with sacrifice, patience and unwavering love.

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Peter King: There should be nothing but support for law enforcement

In recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department.

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Sammy Chu: Battery storage is key to economic competitiveness

The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels.

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Jerry Kremer: The lessons of the Holocaust are for everyone

Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah.

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April Francis Taylor: L.I. should build on Pro-Housing Communities Program

With the State Legislature in budget season, there is a ripe opportunity to improve one state program that works to combat New York’s limited housing supply by helping fund local infrastructure: the Pro-Housing Communities Program.