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County Executive Bruce Blakeman has an angry exchange with Minority leader Delia DeRiggi Whitton during a news conference over Nassau's capital budget in the ceremonial chamber in Mineola.

County capital plan stalls as Democrats demand fire department funding guarantee

Tensions boiled over on Monday as the Nassau County Legislature tabled a plan approving County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s $426 million capital improvement plan, leaving critical infrastructure … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/24/25

Seaford Church to close preschool program after 60 years

The pre-K program at the United Methodist Church of Seaford will close after more than 60 years of operation at the end of the school year. The decision came after a nearly unanimous vote by the … more

By Luke Feeney | 3/21/25

Mayor Elena Villafane, right, and Village Trustees James Versocki and Mark Sobel were reelected to office on Tuesday night.

A pirate loses his booty

Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Villafane secured another term in office alongside Village Trustees Mark Sobel and James Versocki in the village election Tuesday night, with a total of 1,149 votes cast. … more

By Luke Feeney | 3/18/25

Long Beach residents and elected officials gathered to celebrate the MLK Center’s new chapter after it signed a lease agreement with the city last month.

Long Beach's MLK Center celebrates its first lease in 30 years

The Long Beach City Council approved a new lease agreement with MLK Center Inc. last month, allowing the group to continue using its building on Riverside Boulevard as a community center. It was the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/14/25

After battling lupus for decades, Vera Davis is seeking a kidney donor.

Long Beach’s Vera Davis hopes for kidney transplant

Long Beach resident Vera Davis, 64, urgently seeks a living kidney donor after being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure due to lupus. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/14/25

Honorees Liz Nachman, Amy Schwartz Bernabeo, and Teresa McCarthy.

Kiwanis Club of Long Beach celebrates Women’s History Month

The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach hosted its 3rd annual Women’s History Month Brunch, honoring local women and raising funds for children’s programs. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/14/25

Tatiana Pejkovic, left, Harmony’s principal, Theresa Cherba, Harmony’s director of HR and program compliance, Lori Neazer, director of Harmony’s clinical services, and Laura Escobar, the owner of Hive, worked together to make the gallery possible.

Harmony Heights Day School celebrates hope through the arts at Hive Market & Gallery

“Hope in Harmony: A Journey of Healing & Expression,” a gallery exhibition and fundraiser, opened at Hive Market & Gallery in Oyster Bay on March 8, showcasing artwork, crafts, handmade goods, … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

The event is part of NOSH’s Kids Day of Service series, spearheaded by their youth program.

NOSH delivering shamrocks and smiles in honor of St. Patrick's Day

NOSH Delivers!, a local food pantry that serves more than 500 families in communities on the North Shore, is gearing up for their upcoming “Shamrocks Rock” event this Saturday as part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi addresses pressing concerns in town hall

Nearly 10,000 people participated in a tele-town hall with U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi last Thursday, where he addressed constituent concerns about federal budget cuts, border security, and the increasing … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/14/25

Leonard Lehrman, right, has had an extensive musical career, and worked with some of the 20th century’s greatest composers and conductors, like his former teacher Nadia Boulanger.

What to know about famed composer and Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library reference librarian Leonard Lehrman

For Leonard J. Lehrman, music is more than a passion — it’s the fabric of his life. An accomplished composer, conductor and pianist, Lehrman has spent decades championing the works of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

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