Thursday, May 22, 2025
Voters in Lynbrook and East Rockaway approved school budgets and elected four Board of Education members in uncontested races during Tuesday’s elections. Lynbrook voters approved the …
At East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, art teachers Kelly Cabasso and Kristie Galante aren’t just educators — they’re creative collaborators whose shared passion for personal and professional artistry fuels both their classrooms and their own evolving practices. With over a decade of teaching together, the duo brings a dynamic blend of photography, painting, and inspiration to their students and to the local art community.
Businesses across Lynbrook and Long Island are facing mounting pressure as the latest wave of import tariffs, largely targeting goods from China and other countries, forces local owners to raise prices, scale back spending, and reconsider long-term plans. From food imports to electronics and seasonal goods, companies are warning that the real cost of tariffs is being passed directly to U.S. consumers and workers.
The Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse team is trying to break a 10-year absence from Adelphi. Off to a flying 10-3 start, bolstered by a formidable offense, coach Joe LaBarbera is aiming to get to the Nassau County final …
Whether you're in the mood for live theater, outdoor shopping, or staying informed on local issues, there's something for everyone happening around town. Here are three events coming up this week:
After 25 years of teaching Long Islanders how to cook, Polly Talbott is bringing her most beloved recipes and practical tips to kitchens everywhere with the release of her first cookbook, "Recipes, Menus and Memories from a Cooking School."
Smartphones could soon be off-limits in New York public schools from the opening bell to the final dismissal under a proposed statewide ban backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aimed at cutting distractions and improving student mental health.
Wantagh turned blue and gold on April 27 as an estimated 70,000 people gathered for a massive parade and block party celebrating the Nassau County Police Department’s 100th anniversary—complete with vintage patrol cars, mounted units, and a helicopter flyover.
The Malverne/East Rockaway girls’ lacrosse team is proving last year was just an aberration. After winning just two games in 2024, it suddenly finds itself in a battle for the Conference …
The Lynbrook softball team began defending its Conference 5 title two weeks ago, albeit with some major changes. The Owls have a new coach in Tom Frawley, a 40-year bench boss who brings plenty …
Columnist
I have spoken directly with impacted families, caregivers and personal assistants about the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, and their frustrations, fears and concerns are not falling on deaf ears.
Columnist
Currently, roughly 30 percent of a Liberty customer’s bill is made up of taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself.
Editorial
Every May for more than 60 years, the United States has taken the time to celebrate a crucial force in its economy: the small-business owner. This year during National Small Business Week, May 4 to …
Columnist
A simple text, “Hey, how’s it going, dude?” and I could have been seeing my friends every weekend. And for many young people, this connection is something that we’re all deeply missing.