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Girl Scout Asha Gajraj worked with Waldinger library director Mamie Eng to set up six presentation sessions to engage patrons in a crafts project that shows the importance of water quality conservation on Long Island.

This Nassau County Girl Scout’s answer to L.I.’s water pollution: rain gardens

Nine-year-old Yusuf Dungas, alongside five other kids, eagerly sat down to a crafts project at the Waldinger Memorial Library’s Children’s Room. At their fingertips were pipe cleaners, … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

Acts of antisemitic vandalism are occurring more frequently in New York state. Staff members at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center say they’re not surprised.

Painted swastika found at preserve near Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Welwyn Preserve, known for its wooded hiking trails, is just steps away from the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, on Crescent Road in Glen Cove. The area is often marked with … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/3/23

Unal Karakas has succeeded Don Sturz as Valley Stream District 24’s superintendent for the upcoming school year.

This Queens-bred innovator is the new superintendent of Valley Stream District 24

Unal Karakas was named superintendent of Valley Stream District 24 on July 1, succeeding Don Sturz, who announced his retirement after a four-year run. A tall, reed-thin man often pictured in a … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

Thanks to the funding from the Construction Aid grant, the Gold Coast Public Library expects to have its new building completed by 2025.

Grant money comes in for Locust Valley and Gold Coast libraries

The Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and the Locust Valley Library has together received over $265,000 for both libraries to begin various and extensive construction projects. The funding … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

Nassau County police discovered burglar tools inside a vehicle after it was stopped for a busted tail light in Valley Stream on August 25.

Trio caught with burglar tools during traffic stop in Valley Stream

A Brooklyn man and two others were arrested and charged with stashing weapons in their car in Valley Stream on August 25, according to police. The trio was pulled over by officers after being … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

Jimmy Moore began the concert on Saturday with a lively performance of ‘Working 9 to 5’ by Dolly Parton.

Celebrating Jimmy Moore, Sea Cliff's singing coach extraordinaire

The street was packed with cars as dozens of Sea Cliff residents and music lovers gathered at the home of Jimmy and Janis Moore to celebrate the former’s 30 years of teaching singing to local … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

Devra Small became the new principal at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School on Aug. 3. She plans to focus on improving literacy rates in the district.

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Oyster Bay-East Norwich welcomes in a new principal

With the start of the scholastic year right around the corner, Devra Small, the new principal at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, says she can’t wait. Small, who has made the move from the … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

A portrait of Helen and Charles was painted by Australian artist Lewis Miller in 2000, which is in the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Helen Dolan the ‘quiet philanthropist,’ dies

Helen Ann Dolan, who led a life committed to philanthropic endeavors that benefitted her community and the world at large, died on Aug. 19 of natural causes at 96. more

By Laura Lane | 9/3/23

Gianna Palleschi fills boxes with inspirational messages and fun items like bath bombs and notepads to remind breast cancer patients that they’re not alone in their fight.

Locust Valley High School student cheering on cancer patients with Pink Pom Pom charity

Breast cancer affects over 200,000 Americans per year and presents a heartbreaking and difficult challenge for people diagnosed with it to face. One Locust Valley High School student, Gianna … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/23

Nassau County police arrested two men allegedly linked to a shooting at Valley Stream home on Garfield Avenue.

Two men charged with firing at Valley Stream home

Two men were arrested in connection with concealing a handgun police claimed was used to open fire on a home on Garfield Avenue in Valley Stream on August 13. After finding shell casings on the … more

By Juan Lasso | 9/3/23

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