When summer days get too hot to spend outside, an air conditioned oasis can be found at the Franklin Square Public Library and Elmont Memorial Library.
Bethany House, a nonprofit organization based in Baldwin dedicated to providing a safe environment for women, and women with children experiencing homelessness, will raise money for programs to help at-risk women through financial, emotional and physical assistance during its third annual Garden Tour fundraiser in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, June 12.
A West Hempstead roadside motel that has reportedly been the bane of Hempstead town officials for years may have finally learned its fate. The town has officially claimed eminent domain over the …
Valley Stream Happenings
Holy Trinity Church in Valley Stream has been listed up for sale after a century of service to local Episcopalians.
After a stunning state championship win this spring, Uniondale High School senior Chikaodinaka “Chika” Akazi recently detailed her journey as a rising star in track and field, and her future goals.
The Love Your Neighbor Project, in collaboration with various LGBTQ+ groups, is hosting the first Pride Stride to unite the communities of Sea Cliff and Glen Cove in celebration of Pride Month. The …
Glen Cove High School is celebrating the remarkable achievements of a dozen students who have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, an award recognizing high school graduates who master other …
Romance, drama and comedy, all wrapped up in one show, will hit the stage in East Meadow this weekend.
RVC schools received $360,000 from the state to expand universal pre-k opportunities.
Centre Avenue Elementary School turns 100 years old.
There are many reasons to visit or live in the seaside Village of Bayville. It remains dedicated to preserving timeless traditions and a close-knit community spirit. Here, neighborly values thrive, …
Editorial
Don't miss your chance to shape local government—vote in the primary election on June 25 and make your voice heard!
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Across the United States today, law enforcement agencies are being forced to contend with a previously unforeseen convergence of crises: An explosion in fentanyl and other illicit drug trafficking.
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In the early hours of May 15, an unsettling event transpired in New York City. Rothschild TLV, a kosher restaurant on Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue, was targeted by vandals. The incident came on the heels of anti-Israel protests, casting a grim light on the surge of antisemitism that has beset the city.
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As superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, I am proud to reflect on how our district has embraced and advanced STEM education, transforming it from a specialized field into an essential component of our curriculum that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
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Reflecting on the complexities and joys of growing up in a large family, I am reminded of the swift passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment, especially as I watch my youngest niece, Laci, graduate high school and embark on her future.
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The hidden history of 18th-century molly houses and their significance for gender-nonconforming communities, as explored in a recent lecture at Raynham Hall Museum, and why uncovering marginalized histories changes our understanding of the past and shapes a more inclusive future.
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For the third straight year, Gov. Kathy Hochul and progressive lawmakers who control Albany are attempting to advance a housing plan that would usurp local zoning laws that were put in place decades ago to protect the health, safety and character of the suburban communities we cherish on Long Island and throughout the state.
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One hundred years have now passed since the original Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced on the federal level. On Nov. 5, we New Yorkers will decide whether to modernize our own state Constitution. Currently, that Constitution protects only against racial and religious discrimination. It does not prohibit discrimination against groups that have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women and immigrants. This measure lands on the ballot after legislation to push it forward passed both houses of the State Legislature in two successive terms.