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The once popular Oakwood Beach Club went up for auction on Oct. 14 but was not sold. Now community members are pursuing a plan to potentially turn the site into a park.

Community members are pursuing a plan to potentially transform the former site of the Oakwood Beach Club, in Baldwin Harbor, into a green space for the community. The property, at 8 Milburn Ave., … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/27/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran with Sean McQuade, owner of Matty’s Toy Stop, at a news conference on Nov. 20.

Curran encourages local shopping

Last Friday afternoon, outside Matty’s Toy Stop in Rockville Centre, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, of Baldwin, was joined by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce and the … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 11/27/20

Dancers from Pat’s Dance Studio, on Church Street in Baldwin, performed at an outdoor, socially distanced recital on Nov. 14.

Pat’s Dance Studio hosts outdoor recital

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Pat’s Dance Studio in Baldwin was unable to host its annual recital, which usually takes place in the spring. But owner Melanie Vaughan was determined … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/25/20

Town of Hempstead and Nassau County officials joined Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and civic leaders on Nov. 17 to welcome a new Mexican restaurant to town with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.

Baldwin Chamber, officials welcome new business

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce members, elected officials and community leaders welcomed a new business to town: R.A.J. Mexican Grill. Officially opened last month, the restaurant joins a diverse … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/25/20

County and state officials toured the on and off ramps at Exit 13 of the Southern State Parkway last week.

County, state officials tour Southern State Exit 13

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages led Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Legislator Carrié Solages, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Joe Pecora and New York State Department of … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

The Town of Hempstead installed flashing lights at the crosswalk on Nassau Boulevard in April.

County DPW begins traffic study of Nassau Boulevard

For almost 20 years, Garden City South residents have been asking Nassau County and Town of Hempstead officials to make Nassau Boulevard safer for pedestrians trying to shop at local businesses, and … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

Sections of the south platform of the new Elmont LIRR station have recently been installed.

Elmont LIRR station is on its way as questions remain

With 11 months to go until its scheduled opening, Metropolitan Transportation Authority crews have completed the first major milestone in the construction of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau has suspended visitation for its Emergency Departments at its Oceanside and Long Beach campuses.

Mount Sinai South Nassau suspends Emergency Department visitation at Oceanside, Long Beach campuses as Covid-19 cases rise

Due to the rise in the number of residents and patients testing positive for Covid-19, Mount Sinai South Nassau is suspending patient visitation in the Emergency Department until further notice. more

11/23/20

Town of Hempstead officials approved funding for more Covid-19 testing sites. Mount Sinai South Nassau will open a drive-thru rapid testing site for Town of Hempstead residents in Oceanside.

Town of Hempstead announces more Covid-19 rapid testing sites

As the rate of coronavirus infections continues to rise on Long Island and across the state, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board have implemented three major Covid-19 testing initiatives in an effort to combat the incoming second wave. more

11/23/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

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