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Syosset Firefighter Courtney Cousins, who has been battling cancer since 2010 due to toxic dust exposure at Ground Zero, spoke on the importance of registering by the July 29 deadline.

Deadline approaches for 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund registration

On July 22, volunteer firefighters from Long Island gathered at the Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum and Education Center to spread awareness of the fast-approaching deadline for the 9/11 … more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/26/21

McGlynn, of Bellmore, was recently named a U.S. national champion in Irish dance.

Bellmorite wins national competition in Irish step dancing

Bellmorite Kassidy McGlynn was recently named the under-16 U.S. national champion in Irish dancing at a four-day competition in Phoenix that ended July 10. McGlynn competed against nearly 500 dancers … more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/22/21

Mepham graduate Valerie Manzo recently started her own business, which she uses to host events such as t-shirt tie-dye parties.

Mepham graduate launches business amid pandemic

When Wellington C. Mepham High School graduate Valerie Manzo found the chance to start her own business during the pandemic, she jumped at the opportunity. Under Val’s Crafty Creations, Manzo, … more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/22/21

Joe Cirillo proudly displaying his book.

Officer turned actor shares story in book

Joe Cirillo, a South Bellmore resident for nearly 50 years, has had a remarkable life. Now, the 90-year-old — who said he’s seen and done it all — recounts his life in his recently published autobiography. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/22/21

GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a hearing last week on an oceanic wind farm proposed for the waters south of Long Beach and Jones Beach. Above, a view of the nation’s first offshore wind farm in Rhode Island.

Mixed reviews for South Shore wind farm

If Long Beach residents are concerned about a private company’s $3 billion proposal to build a 174-turbine wind farm 15 miles off the South Shore, few of them voiced it at a virtual hearing on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/16/21

Tyler Bissoondial is a finalist in the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning's Spellman Clean Tech Competition.

Local teen is international science competition finalist

Tyler Bissoondial, a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, is a finalist in an international science competition that challenges students to find practical solutions to some of … more

By Andrew Garcia | 7/15/21

Joe Corea, center, with the Calhoun High School Colts squad in 2015.

Beloved teacher, coach Joe Corea dies at age 77

“He was the single most influential teacher I’ve ever worked with,” said David Seinfeld, former principal at Sanford H. Calhoun High School. “There are few people like Joe Corea." more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/15/21

Community organizer Nia Adams, front row and second from left, gathered with hikers and members of the Long Island Progressive Coalition at a healing hike last Saturday in Merrick.

Community healing hike takes place in Merrick

On July 10, Long Island residents gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick for a “healing hike,” a monthly hike that is organized by the Long Island Progressive … more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/15/21

Three trees fell down on Albernale Ave in North Bellmore, blocking the street and causing significant damage to homes and utility lines.

Three trees down in North Bellmore, homes damaged

On July 12, three trees fell down around 3:30 p.m. on Albemarle Avenue in North Bellmore, causing significant damage to homes and utility polls. The Bellmore Fire Department, Nassau County Police, and PSEG responded. more

By Jordan Vallone | 7/13/21

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