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A 27-person special legislative task force is expected to research and ultimately recommend prevention methods in the hopes of combatting antisemitism in Nassau County.

Task force to explore antisemitism surge

Nassau County officials have created a special legislative task force to combat antisemitism and, immediately after being sworn in, went right to work. Made up of eight legislators … more

5/19/22

It was all smiles and friendship for Shomron Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after signing an economic and cultural agreement between the two ‘sister’ regions. Joining them were, at far left, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and former Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Nassau County executive champions partnership with West Bank

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron. more

By Ed Weintrob | 5/19/22

Alanna Russo, the strategic engagement director for Community Offshore Wind — which is developing a seabed lease in the New York Bight — says they hope to get some of its wind energy projects off the ground and running by the end of the decade.

Alternative energy blows in with Long Island's future at stake

There are certainly some advantages to living on an island — advantages Matt Cohen says Long Island doesn’t exploit enough. Especially when it comes to alternative energy sources like offshore wind. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 5/19/22

Walter Ernst was a 26-year East Meadow firefighter.

Lion Lane gets a new name

“Walter was known as a fireman’s fireman at Engine 4,” said Anthony Messina, ex-chief of the East Meadow Fire Department. “Walter” was the late Walter Ernst. On … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/19/22

East Meadow Kiwanis President Jennifer Reinhardt, right, competed with her parents Richie Krug Sr., and Kiwanis President-Elect Diane Krug to Name that Tune.

Singing along at Kiwanis’s ‘Name that Tune’

It was a fun and musical night for the East Meadow Kiwanis Club on May 13 as they had their 12th annual Name that Tune fundraiser at the East Meadow Fire Department Headquarters. Members and … more

5/19/22

From left, Tracy Pulice, Donna Goldstein, Liz Oliva-Kong and Olga Kalogiannis really made Founder's Day come together.

PTA Council celebrates Founders Day 2021 and 2022

Members of the East Meadow Parent Teacher Association and the East Meadow PTA Council once again got all dressed up for a night out at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck on May 10 for Founders Day … more

5/19/22

East Meadow's $228 million budget has been approved for the upcoming school year.

Voters approve East Meadow's $228 million budget for 2022-23 school year

The votes are in. East Meadow School District’s $228 million budget has passed with 2,650 votes in favor and 1,089 votes against on Tuesday. Along with the budget, voters have chosen the … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/17/22

Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

County Officials and Paws of War’s officials were ready at Eisenhower Park to help pets in need.

Helping vets and their pets stay healthy

The Nassau County Legislature brought the non-profit Paws of War’s Vets2Vets Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Eisenhower Park on May 6. During the program, free veterinary health services were … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/13/22

East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 is just one of the halls that can now start receiving money from the American Rescue Plan.

Covid money now available for veterans organizations

A recent change in the American Rescue Plan allows veterans organizations and other 501(c)(19) organizations to receive up to $10,000 each in special pandemic loan and grant assistance from the … more

By Mallory Wilson | 5/12/22

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