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Joseph Albert and Cathie Biano, from Sunrise Senior Living, prepared savory watermelon for guests to enjoy while telling them about the assisted living center.

Culinary Delights, organized by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its 26th year with resounding success, drawing over 650 attendees and boasting participation from 70 restaurateurs, … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

RRDA hopes to highlight aspects of Nassau County’s culture, history and businesses, such as historic Sagamore Hill, to encourage tourism.

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

Culinary Delights celebrate 26 years

Culinary Delights, organized by the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its 26th year with resounding success, drawing over 650 attendees and boasting participation from 70 restaurateurs, … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/19/24

RRDA is county’s new tourism agency

In a significant development for the local tourism industry, RRDA, a Glen Head-based marketing agency, has been awarded the Nassau County Tourism contract by the county government. The announcement … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

The proposed Oyster Shore Energy Storage facility will replace the Global Petroleum terminal by Tappen Beach.

Proposed Glenwood Landing battery storage unit raises concerns

The prospect of a massive battery storage unit looming over Glenwood Landing has sparked a heated debate among residents, town officials, and the proposing company, Jupiter Power. The proposed Oyster … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/19/24

The leaders of the various non-profits honored at the Business in Bloom 2024 gala were also given citations by Joseph Saladino, supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.

Gold Coast gala ‘brings the manor down’

The Gold Coast Business Association held its Business in Bloom 2024 event, which honored five local non-profit organizations whose work benefits the community. The event, held at Sea Cliff Manor, … more

3/29/24

The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.

New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025

The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … more

By Brandon Cruz | 3/25/24

A rendering of what the city plans to have the sidewalks renovated into.

Park Avenue revitalization project is now underway

Phase 2 of the ambitious City of Long Beach revitalization and improvement project for the downtown and central business districts started this week with beginning on the north side of Park … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

David Jacobson introduced his plan for a car wash at the gateway to the hamlet, on Pine Hollow Road, on Feb. 29 at the Life Enrichment Center.

A promise of a car wash unlike Grandpa’s on Pine Hollow Road in Oyster Bay

The hamlet of Oyster Bay and the surrounding villages are without a car wash, which forces motorists who don’t want to wash their vehicles themselves to drive several miles to do so. Some say … more

By Laura Lane | 3/8/24