Tim Lee was driving when he heard that the remains of his best friend, John Niven, had been identified. A senior vice president at the consulting firm Aon, Niven, 44, had perished on Sept. 11, 2001, … more

Adrienne Alexanian commemorated the Armenian Genocide by presenting her father's memoir, "Forced into Genocide," at the Holocaust Tolerance and Memorial Center of Nassau County. Through her father's firsthand account, she unveils previously hidden history, documenting the brutality of the genocide while also shedding light on the experiences of Armenian soldiers conscripted into the Ottoman Turkish army. The publication of the memoir not only honors her father's memory but also ensures that the voices of survivors resonate with future generations, inspiring remembrance and recognition of the Armenian Genocide. more

Some help for homeowners desperately waiting for insurance money to rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will be available next week, after New York State's Department of Financial … more

Numerous public libraries on the North Shore have banded together to offer library patrons a wider selection of virtual programs, forming the North Shore Programming Consortium. Consisting of the … more

Just a nice little musical video from Long Beach. more

Planting Fields Arboretum is gearing up to host its inaugural Natural Sensory Celebration, a weeklong event that will cater to neurodivergent people and their families. Scheduled to kick off on … more

Long Beach Medical Center’s costs associated with Hurricane Sandy are expected to reach $56 million. CEO Doug Melzer said he is hopeful the Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover most, if … more

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day last Saturday, Gilda Zirinsky recalled for listeners at the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center how she survived as a child … more

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

The newsroom at Richner Communications is a serious place -- except on Halloween, when the staff celebrates Halloween in fashion -- or in costume! Have a safe and fun Halloween. more