Kiwanis Club of East Meadow gives ‘back’ to students in need
The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow gathered backpacks, notebooks, folders and other school supplies and delivered them to the East Meadow Union Free School District on Aug. 28.
Rabies animal cases in Valley Stream: What you need to know
Two months ago, the Nassau County Health Department announced a reported case of something not seen since 2016: a feral animal with rabies. The animal — a feral cat discovered in Cedarhurst by the …
Sea Cliff village board to vote on digital switch
The Village of Sea Cliff is poised to take a significant step toward modernizing its administrative processes as the Board of Trustees prepares to vote on the adoption of electronic payment systems …
Rockville Centre police become sensory-inclusive
Rockville Centre police are the first agency in the state to be certified sensory-inclusive by KultureCity.
Trimz Barber Shop hosts 19th annual back-to-school giveaway, uniting Freeport community
On August 24, the Freeport community gathered for the 19th annual Trimz Barber Shop back-to-school giveaway, where nearly 1,000 children received free school supplies, sneakers, and haircuts, ensuring they start the new school year with confidence and support.
'Come Alive' Russian program enriches seniors' lives for 30 years
The Come Alive Russian Division, a 30-year program by the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, offers Russian-speaking seniors in the Five Towns and Far Rockaway community free cultural activities, meals, and transportation, fostering social engagement.
Aiming to put an end to Woolsey Avenue flooding
Residents of Woolsey Avenue have faced periodic flooding for over two decades. The neighborhood, near Dosoris Lane on Glen Cove’s west side, has seen water rise during almost every significant …
Uniondale native turned hobby into career
The many joys of birding in Uniondale
Uniondale native Christian Cooper — an avid bird-watcher with a memoir and a television show documenting his journey — gave a presentation at the Uniondale Public Library last Wednesday …
Animal activist appeals Belmont suit decision
Belmont Park is a fixture on Long Island — but does its cost to taxpayers outweigh its benefits? John Di Leonardo, who lived in Malverne for 30 years, alleged in a lawsuit against New York …
Malverne's 100th birthday parade for WWII veteran
Malverne veteran groups collaborated to give a World War II veteran the celebration of a lifetime. Michael Dalmeto turned 100 on Aug. 13, and in honor of the occasion, a birthday parade drove past his Oakfield Avenue home in North Bellmore on Sunday.
First arrest under new mask law made in Nassau County
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, along with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, provided an update on the first arrest related to the new mask law, at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in Mineola on Aug. 28.
Policy is part of ‘digital citizenship’ push
Classes are in, but cellphones are out at Locust Valley
The Locust Valley Central School District has implemented a policy banning phones from classrooms and hallways during the school day for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. At the high …
Team DRI event in Seaford to raise funds for diabetes
John Carrion, the northeast board chairman of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, is getting the word out about an annual event for runners, walkers and bike riders at Seaford’s Cedar Creek Park on Sept 14.
Community honors World War II navy hero Ensign Lawrence D. Solowey
The Jewish War Veterans Post 652 and the Merrick Jewish Centre recently memorialized a local hero, World War II veteran Ensign Lawrence D. Solowey.
19-year-old Alanah Angus of Baldwin updates internet safety tips through Gold Award project
While reviewing old Baldwin Middle School assignments, 19-year-old Alanah Angus discovers that the internet safety tips she learned as a student are now outdated. Explore how evolving digital landscapes are changing the way we think about online security.
Oceanside's Big Time Basketball Camp’s director, Jeff Risener, retires after 32 years at St.Anthony's
For over three decades, Jeff Risener has been known in the local basketball community as the director of the Big Time Basketball Camp at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Last week marked the end …
Editorial
As schools reopen, drivers know the drill
“School’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
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Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.
I’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back.
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The case for an incorporated Village of Baldwin
Our family, like many others, moved to Baldwin for its beautiful diversity, high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to New York City. We had long admired its picturesque homes and manicured lawns, signs of a peaceful and prosperous quality of life. Indeed, Baldwin is full of great assets and resources, yet few would argue that the community has realized its full potential.
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See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital
In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life.
Columnist
A future of innovation: new initiatives and a farewell
As another school year begins, it’s a fitting time to unite in celebration of a period marked by extraordinary achievements and transformative growth. This moment of reflection isn’t just …
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Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman
The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies.