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Austin and Victoria Fuller and Dahlla Balooch met some dogs when they dropped off new beds and chew toys at the North Shore Animal League.

For most children, summer is a time away from the hard work in the classroom. For one hardworking young girl and her friends, however, this summer was a chance to give back to the furry four-legged … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Amar, above left, Asha, Vee and Shay Jhaveri cleaned Tappen Beach.

Young, old, those in between clean beaches

Members of the community gathered on the morning of Sept. 17 to help keep their beaches cleaner and safer for the local wildlife. 115 Hempstead Harbor residents participated in “Coastal … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Irene Poulos, who helped build the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, died on Sept. 1.

Church of the Holy Resurrection founder dies

When Irene Poulos died on Sept. 1, at age 92, the North Shore Greek Orthodox community lost not only a devoted parishioner, loving wife and mother, and cheerful neighbor, but an important figure in … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Alla Ryl, left, and Irene Kwartiroff chatted with customers while they manned the cash register at the rummage sale.

Church of exiles in Sea Cliff raises money for Ukrainian refugees

The war in Ukraine has left tens of thousands of men, women and children scattered around the world, forced to flee their homes and leave their lives and possessions behind in their search for … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/22

Megan McCormack has taught in the district for a decade, and until this year was the coach of the North Shore High School girls’ lacrosse team.

New interim leader at S.C. Elementary

Megan McCormack was named interim principal of Sea Cliff Elementary School by the North Shore School District Board of Education on Sept. 8, replacing Principal Jeannette Wojcik, who resigned to take … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/22

Michael Lennon, fourth from right, and his friends took to the course to play some golf and keep up the event he started some 14 years ago.

Golfing for the village continues to be all the rage

Sea Cliff residents and golf enthusiasts made the most of the early fall weekend by participating in the annual Golfing Through Sea Cliff event. Organized by the Good of the Village Association, this … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/22

Residents gathered despite the poor weather to pay their respects to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sea Cliff gathers to mourn and remember Sept. 11

It was a solemn day on Sunday in Sea Cliff as residents gathered to remember and mourn the tragic massacre that occurred on September 11, 2001. Residents, public officials, firefighters and religious … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/15/22

The Gold Coast Business Association is hosting a fall festival on Sunday that will include activities for children.

Festival without all the hustle and bustle coming

There are plenty of festivals during the fall in Nassau County, but they are often crowded, so much so that it can be an unpleasant experience. The Gold Coast Business Association is hosting a fall … more

By Laura Lane | 9/15/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

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