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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Head Veterinarian Dr. Jeffery Siegel, left, Councilwoman Melissa Miller, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, right, spoke outside the animal shelter in Wantagh about the rabid feral cat found in Cedarhurst.

Feral cat tests positive for rabies in Nassau County

The Nassau County Department of Health announced that a feral cat was found in Cedarhurst by the Town of Hempstead and has tested positive for rabies. Hempstead Town will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets Aug. 24. more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

Looking for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.

One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican. more

By Jerry Kremer | 8/16/24

Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose

Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to binge-watch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.” more

By Peter King | 8/16/24

Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island

A major societal shift always brings questions. The shift we are making to renewable energy is on a scale rarely seen in history, and questions are welcome and a part of the process of understanding. more

By Melissa Parrott | 8/16/24

Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off

As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students. more

8/16/24

Closed for business? N.Y.’s small retailers need help.

“Closed” is a sign we see all too often these days, and it’s become a hyperbolic symbol for the current business climate in our state. With National Independent Retailer Month — July — behind us, it’s easy to shift our focus away from supporting small businesses until next year. But given the vital role those businesses play in our communities, especially as many face collapse, we must remain attentive. more

By Ed Ra | 8/16/24

Competitors put their strength to the test in the Caber Toss.

Celtic traditions shine proudly at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival, on Aug. 24. more

By Danielle Schwab | 8/14/24

The League of Women Voters has been spreading word about the Equal Rights Amendment that will appear on the November ballot in New York. Attendees at a meeting last month wrote out postcards, which were sent to addresses provided by New Yorkers for Equal Rights, a coalition that supports the amendment.

What New York voters need to know about the equal rights amendment on this year's ballot

This November, voters in New York will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution, aimed at ensuring equal rights to all under law. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/9/24

Dr. Constantine Ioannou, chair of psychiatry at the Nassau University Medical Center, cut the ribbon at the newly remodeled mental health clinic on July 23.

NUMC opens new mental health care suite

The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow has opened a newly remodeled mental health clinic — a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide comprehensive mental health services to … more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/9/24

Barometer Soup, a Jimmy Buffett tribute group, performed at Eisenhower Park on July 25.

For Nassau County's Jimmy Buffett tribute, concertgoers were waistin’ away again in… Eisenhower Park

Parrotheads transformed Eisenhower Park into a seaside paradise on July 25, as Barometer Soup performed their hit Jimmy Buffett tribute show. more

By Brian Norman | 8/9/24

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