Nassau County officials discuss pool, water safety
County Executive Bruce Blakeman spoke at Wantagh Park Pool on June 25 to discuss general water safety for county residents as pools open and beaches fill with students on summer vacation.
Town of Hempstead extends beach and pool hours amid heatwave
In response to soaring temperatures expected to surpass 90 degrees, Hempstead Town has announced extended hours for its beaches and pools through Wednesday, June 26th. Beaches will remain open until …
County legislature passes bill banning biological males from women’s sports in county facilities
Nassau County Legislature passes bill banning biological males from women’s sports, amidst controversy and legal challenges.
Could historic landmark status save this 100-year-old Valley Stream church?
Historians and preservationists weigh in on what it would take to preserve Holy Trinity Church.
Valley Stream’s Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, a 100-year-old historical institution, is listed for sale at an asking price of $3.95 million. Despite seeing their membership numbers dwindle, …
Where to be cool in Nassau County as Long Island heats up
It's expected to hot across Long Island this week and Nassau County is opening cooling centers.
Oceanside's ‘Anthem Girl’ Ali Berke to swap stadiums for Jones Beach Bandshell
Ali Berke, of Oceanside, will take a break from her quest to sing the national anthem at every Major League Baseball stadium to perform some of her own songs at the Jones Beach Bandshell on June 27. …
Catholic Health and Smile Farms open new garden at Mercy Hospital
Smile Farms, a nonprofit organization created in 2015 by James McCann, the founder of 1-800-Flowers, and his brother, Chris, has partnered with Catholic Health to address food insecurity and provide …
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Vs Roses wins L.I. Choice Award Best Landscape Designer third year in a row!
Vs Roses Landscape & Design has done it again! For the third consecutive year, they have clinched the prestigious Long Island Choice Award for Landscaper & Design Company , a testament to …
Golf Outing is set to return in August
Lynbrook's annual Mayor's Golf outing will return on August 12 at the Inwood Country Club.
In East Meadow, learning and growing out at Barnum Woods Elementary School's garden
As the school year ends for Barnum Woods Elementary School, the Recycling and Repurposing Club celebrated the success of its flourishing gardens with a June 6 ribbon cutting ceremony.
Deep Roots Farmers Market celebrates 10 years
Deep Roots Farmers Market, founded by Amy Peters in Glen Cove, Long Island, offers a vibrant community hub with 30 diverse vendors from nearby towns and shared kitchens.
New village facility honored at Smart Growth Awards
Bishop Ronald H. Carter Manor in Freeport, named for a local church leader, was honored at the 23rd Long Island Smart Growth Awards for its innovative senior housing plan.
Honoring Joshua Encarnacion with a memorial basketball court in Wantagh
Last September, Joshua, 11, died after a battle with a rare form of cancer. To honor his memory, a memorial committee is gearing up to raise money to build a basketball court in his honor.
Debra Mulé decries aging infrastructure after water main break in Baldwin
One week after a water main break in Baldwin affected communities in Island Park, Oceanside, Roosevelt and South Hempstead, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, accompanied by residents and local business people, called on Liberty Water to reimburse customers for their losses while spotlighting the broader issue of aging infrastructure.
Juneteenth Festival celebrates Elmont’s cultural melting pot
The fourth annual Juneteenth Festival in Elmont was a day of celebration last weekend, where neighbors gathered to celebrate the civic diversity in the community.
Innovations in special education
The Glen Cove City School District is making strides to benefit its special-education students. At the June 5 Board of Education meeting, Jamie Alonso, the district’s assistant director of …
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Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early
As a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.
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Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight
Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket. Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can …
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Tackling health disparities affecting Black Long Islanders
People of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.
Juneteenth celebrates black heritage and unity
A Juneteenth celebration was held at Morgan Memorial Park on June 15, featuring music, food, vendors, cultural performances. The event included a performance by the First Baptist Church Choir …