Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
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7/19/24
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Fatal traffic collisions involving intoxicated and impaired drivers have surged on Long Island since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Karl A. Valere
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7/19/24
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Harry Chapin’s tragic death is now many decades behind us, but his music and philanthropy remain forever enshrined in Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, a longtime fixture on the local folk-acoustic scene, cherishes his role as guardian of Chapin’s legacy, organizing the yearly memorial concert each summer.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/17/24
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Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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7/16/24
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The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow awarded its annual scholarships to recent graduates of the East Meadow Union Free School District at a scholarship night on July 2. A dinner and ceremony were held at Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant in East Meadow.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/12/24
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June was Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, but the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter offered tips about brain health that are useful year-round.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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7/12/24
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In honor of the Fourth of July, Nassau County once again illuminated the sky with bursts of color over the lake behind the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for its annual “Celebrate America” firework display on July 3, hosted by TD Bank and Fireworks By Grucci.
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By Jack Schwed
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7/12/24
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Summer is in full swing, bringing more outdoor activities such as backyard grilling, enjoying fire pits, swimming, and yard maintenance with chores like mowing and trimming.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/12/24
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Schools are out and the summer season is officially here, and last week the Town of Hempstead announced the addition of an eco-friendly water bottle refilling station at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, helping to reduce the number of plastic bottles discarded at the park while keeping residents hydrated.
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By Jordan Vallone
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7/12/24
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The treatment is working. For the past year, the leadership of Long Island’s largest safety-net hospital has buckled down to demonstrate that this beacon of hope for so many residents can survive, and thrive.
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By Matthew Bruderman
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7/12/24
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