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Gregg LaPenna, left, and Kevin Martinsen were two of the elder competitors in last Saturday’s beach wrestling tournament.

Sunbathing, surfing and maybe even a few sandcastles took a back seat last Saturday as a wresting tournament with nearly 250 participants dominated a steamy summer day in Long Beach. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/9/24

The American Lung Association’s Lung Force Walk aims to raise thousands of dollars to fund lung disease research and education. It’s also set to remind people that lung cancer remains a top killer of people — whether they smoke or not.

Lung Force walk to debut on Long Island in Eisenhower Park

More than 500 walkers are expected to test their lungs — and help others by defeating lung disease and improving lung health — with the inaugural Lung Force Walk on Long Island. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/29/23

East Meadow High School Salutatorian Andrew Cheng and Valedictorian Maggie Li, front, with Assistant Principals Drew Genoino and Christina Egan, guidance counselor Tamara Healy, Principal Richard Howard, and guidance counselor Michelle Merolla, in back.

Maggie Li and Andrew Cheng are East Meadow's valedictorian, salutatorian

The top two students in East Meadow High School’s Class of 2024 have succeeded in much more than academics. Valedictorian Maggie Li and Salutatorian Andrew Cheng have gone above and beyond classroom work, getting involved in a slew of extracurricular and athletic pursuits while collecting academic awards. more

By Rachele Terranova | 3/4/24

Our state government: lots of dollars, little sense

This sentiment was broadly shared across the political spectrum: Only 26 percent of Democrats, 7 percent of Republicans, and 12 percent of Independents/Others said they believed laws were passed this session that improved our quality of life. It is especially concerning that New Yorkers do not feel that state government is improving their lives when you consider how much money our state spends. more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 7/26/24

Mr. Dickens is Coming!’ — a one-man show that features Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, was put on last week at the East Meadow Public Library. The stage was set with the famous English author’s hat and cane.

East Meadow Library: A glimpse at the life of Charles Dickens

Last week, East Meadow Public Library patrons were immersed in the world, life and tales of Charles Dickens — the English novelist who created some of today’s best-known works and fictional characters throughout his lifetime. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/29/23

Junior Dylan Wauchope scored and set up the winning goal in East Meadow's 3-1 win over Uniondale in Wednesday's Class AAA quarterfinal.

East Meadow knocks out Uniondale

No team entered the Nassau Class AAA boys’ soccer playoff tournament hotter than top-seeded Uniondale, which took the regular-season crown and hadn’t tasted defeat in more than a month. … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 10/26/23

Patrick Vulpi is battling a rare and aggressive form of ALS. Salisbury residents are doing their part to give back to his family, including his wife Michele, and daughter, Emma, who’ve long been integral parts of the greater-East Meadow community.

In Salisbury, Breakfast with Santa to benefit Vulpi family

The Vulpis, who have long been part of the East Meadow and Salisbury communities, are in need of some help this holiday season. Patrick Vulpi, 48, is battling a rare and aggressive form of ALS. more

By Jordan Vallone | 12/15/23

The St. Raphael’s CYO Winter Classic basketball tournament is one the East Meadow community looks forward annually. Brayden Schwarz, left, on the fifth-grade St. Raphael’s team, tries to manuever around two defenders, during a game on Feb. 24.

St. Raphael's Winter Classic a slam dunk for youth players

If you live in East Meadow and you love basketball, chances are you’re familiar with the annual Winter Classic basketball tournament in the gym at St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church. more

By Jordan Vallone | 3/1/24

East Meadow's historic season continued Sunday afternoon as the Jets defeated Westhampton 51-46 in the L.I. Class AA championship game.

East Meadow captures L.I. title

Finishing runner-up in the Nassau Conference AA-1 girls’ basketball standings and getting the No. 7 playoff seed fueled the East Meadow Jets’ fire heading into the postseason. And … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 3/10/24

Why all history is good history

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. more

By Will Sheeline | 5/31/24

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