As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.
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8/16/24
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“Closed” is a sign we see all too often these days, and it’s become a hyperbolic symbol for the current business climate in our state. With National Independent Retailer Month — July — behind us, it’s easy to shift our focus away from supporting small businesses until next year. But given the vital role those businesses play in our communities, especially as many face collapse, we must remain attentive.
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By Ed Ra
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8/16/24
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Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival, on Aug. 24.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/14/24
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The Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor is set to offer a hands-on educational experience for its Junior Ambassadors with an upcoming oyster gardening event. Scheduled for Aug. 11,, the event will …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/9/24
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The Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf recently announced the near-completion its new Learning Commons, a state-of-the-art STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) facility …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/9/24
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The Village of Sea Cliff is taking significant strides toward modernizing its administrative processes by transitioning to a digital ticket payment system.
The initiative, discussed during the …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/9/24
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Raynham Hall Museum hosted the first of its artist talks on Aug. 1, featuring local artists whose works are currently displayed in the museum’s “American Dream” exhibit. The event …
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By Will Sheeline
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8/9/24
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Planting Fields Arboretum was the sight of fantastical art and giddy processions on July 27 during the culmination of the Planting Field Foundation’s Catalyst art program. Working with the arts …
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8/9/24
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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 …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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Are you ready for some football? On Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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