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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

on July 2, Dr. Adhi Sharma, the chief medical officer for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, left, Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito announced a partnership to boost hand sanitizer stations.

Town, Mount Sinai South Nassau to boost hand-sanitizer stations

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital administrators and Town of Hempstead officials announced a partnership aimed at boosting the availability of hand sanitizers at town beaches, pools and golf courses during the summer. more

7/14/20

Anthony Bracco, one of the protesters, taped signs to the park fence opposing the turf field.

Rockville Centre residents protest turf field at Tighe Park

About 40 residents gathered outside Stephen E. Tighe Memorial Park Monday evening to protest the village’s installation of an artificial-turf field there. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/14/20

Oceanside Park will be the site of this year’s Oceanside High School graduation ceremony, which is usually held on the school football field.

Plans finalized for Oceanside High School graduation

Oceanside High School will hold graduation at Oceanside Park on July 21 during three separate time frames, according to a letter sent to families on Monday. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/14/20

Sewanhaka High School was built in the late 1920s, and has retained its Indian nickname ever since.

Sewanhaka to re-evaluate mascots

Sewanhaka Central High School District officials will re-evaluate the mascots used at all five schools for potential racial insensitivity, they announced at a July 7 Board of Education meeting, after … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/14/20

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency map of Elmont with sources of pollution. Green squares represent hazardous waste, and dark blue represent sources of air pollution. The brown square is the Superfund site.

Elmont continues to face high cancer rates

The number of Nassau County residents getting routine tests for breast, cervix and colon cancer has decreased by more than 86 percent during the coronavirus pandemic, County Executive Laura Curran … more

By Melissa Koenig and Timothy Denton | 7/14/20

Nurses and medical staff tell their stories in a mini documentary about Covid-19 by Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s ‘Behind the Mask’ campaign portrays efforts of front-line staff

Mount Sinai South Nassau has unveiled never-before-seen video footage of front-line staff sharing their compelling stories as they answered the call of duty to serve patients while juggling the challenges of personal and professional life throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. more

7/14/20

Lynbrook construction firm pays $1.5M sexual harassment settlement to employees

A Lynbrook construction firm has to pay a $1.5 million settlement to 18 former employees who were victims of sexual harassment and workplace retaliation. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/14/20

The Glen Cove Library has implemented a curbside pickup service during the pandemic.

North Shore libraries offer new services as reopening progresses

As libraries on the North Shore slowly reopen, it is becoming possible for them to add more traditional services to the virtual programs that have become prevalent in the past few months. With caution and creativity, these libraries are taking steps to continue offering their popular summer programs and reach their communities in new ways. more

By Katie Fenton | 7/14/20

At the end of the parade Mayor Edward Lieberman and the Kletter Family waved to the cars as they passed.

Patriotic cars parade through Sea Cliff on the Fourth

With the coronavirus pandemic cancelling most July Fourth celebrations on the North Shore this summer, the Sea Cliff Civic Association wanted to make sure the village was still able to celebrate the … more

By Mike Conn | 7/14/20

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