I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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2/2/24
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As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge.
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By Taylor Darling
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2/2/24
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It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one.
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2/2/24
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/26/24
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The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year in style last week, hosting its annual gala and honoring four community members who have made significant contributions to the village.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, how can small villages roll with the punches? For Lynbrook, all it takes is a little help from neighbors.
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By Nicole Formisano
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1/26/24
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At the Jan. 16 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting, the board recognized Theresa Gaffney as the January 2024 Hometown Hero Award honoree.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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The new year began with a good cause in the Lynbrook School District, as a school-wide, student-run effort provided vital supplies to those in need.
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By Ben Fiebert
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1/26/24
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The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning was filled with excitement and wonder over the holiday break, as families from all across Long Island came out seeking an engaging and educational escape at the annual Dinosaur Carnival.
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By Daniel Offner
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1/26/24
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In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.”
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By Ari Brown
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1/26/24
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