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Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman

The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies. more

By Siela Bynoe | 8/23/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

Singer Tony B, the featured performer each year, is acclaimed for his renditions of Jolson’s standards.

Celebrate the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' at annual Al Jolson Festival

Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7. more

By Iris Wiener | 8/21/24

One of the three new beach condition signs on the boardwalk, this one at Riverside Boulevard, by the city’s central lifeguard headquarters.

Headed to the Long Beach sand? Check the surfboard

Summertime in Long Beach is filled with fun on the sand and in the ocean. Residents and visitors swim, surf, play volleyball, build sandcastles. It can all be good at the beach, but it can also … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/16/24

Chris Schneider, right, a 44-year-old from Seaford, was sworn in as a Hempstead town councilman on Aug. 6, succeeding Chris Carini, who died last month. Former State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, left, swore him in with Schneider’s family by his side.

Chris Schneider sworn into Town of Hempstead office; hopes to carry on Carini’s legacy

Chris Schneider, a Seaford resident who dedicates much of his time to giving back to the community, is a newly appointed Hempstead town councilman. more

By Charles Shaw | 8/16/24

It wasn’t just people who went on the sightseeing tour — dogs did too.

Raising proceeds by pedaling in Long Beach

The grand tradition of the annual C.U.R.B. Bike Ride hit the Long Beach streets on Saturday, August 10. It is an approximate 11-mile ride — not race — around the City of Long Beach. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/16/24

The Long Beach Martin Luther King Center is hosting ‘A New Day for the MLK’ Fundraiser and Brunch to revamp its programs and strengthen its ties with the community.

The start of a new chapter for Long Beach's MLK Center

Join the MLK Center's "A New Day for the MLK" Fundraiser and Brunch on Aug. 17 to support community programs and celebrate revitalization. $25 donation per attendee. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/16/24

Finishers were crossing the finish line on the sand right out of the water, marking the end of their meaningful day.

Swimming for our past Long Beach lifeguards

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the city’s beach patrol, hosted the 12th annual Lifeguard Memorial Swim at 9 a.m. on the Riverside Boulevard beach … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/16/24

Looking for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.

One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican. more

By Jerry Kremer | 8/16/24

Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose

Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to binge-watch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.” more

By Peter King | 8/16/24

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