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John Di Leonardo has sued the state and the New York Racing Association for loaning $455 million to Belmont Park.

Animal activist appeals Belmont suit decision

Belmont Park is a fixture on Long Island — but does its cost to taxpayers outweigh its benefits? John Di Leonardo, who lived in Malverne for 30 years, alleged in a lawsuit against New York … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/6/24

Michael Dalmeto is a 100-year-old World War II veteran that lives in North Bellmore. The milestone birthday was celebrated with a birthday parade last weekend.

Malverne's 100th birthday parade for WWII veteran

Malverne veteran groups collaborated to give a World War II veteran the celebration of a lifetime. Michael Dalmeto turned 100 on Aug. 13, and in honor of the occasion, a birthday parade drove past his Oakfield Avenue home in North Bellmore on Sunday. more

By Jordan Vallone | 9/6/24

As many as 300 candles are lit each year to honor the 4 Malverne neighbors who were killed in the September 11 terrorist attack.

Where to remember 9/11 in Malverne, West Hempstead

When the September 11 terrorist attacks sent shockwaves through the nation 12 years ago, the people of the U.S. made a vow: never forget. It’s a vow that Malverne and West Hempstead take … more

By Nicole Formisano | 9/6/24

Attendees at the League of Women Voters meeting wrote postcards urging voters to support Proposal 1, formerly known as the Equal Rights Amendment, in the November election.

League of Women Voters pushes Proposal 1

In November, New York voters will decide on a ballot measure that would help protect vulnerable groups, and the League of Women Voters is spreading the word on why it’s important for it to pass. more

By Charles Shaw | 9/6/24

Battalion Chairman Ex-Chief Joseph Mihalich of East Rockaway, left, is joined by Secretary Ex-Chief Kevin Bien of Lynbrook, Treasurer Ex-Chief Mike Koppel of Lakeview, and past Chairman Ex-Chief John Hennig of Rockville Centre during this year's cruise. Missing from the photo is Vice Chairman James Lang of Malverne.

Fourth Battalion hosts firefigher cruise

The Fourth Battalion Fire District of Nassau County has hosted an evening boat cruise each summer since 2006. The cruise, which departs from Freeport on board the Starstream VIII of the Captain Lou … more

By Steve Grogan | 9/6/24

Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere. more

By Kevin Kelley | 9/6/24

Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.

I’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back. more

By Randi Kreiss | 9/6/24

The case for an incorporated Village of Baldwin

Our family, like many others, moved to Baldwin for its beautiful diversity, high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to New York City. We had long admired its picturesque homes and manicured lawns, signs of a peaceful and prosperous quality of life. Indeed, Baldwin is full of great assets and resources, yet few would argue that the community has realized its full potential. more

By Karl Valere | 9/6/24

As schools reopen, drivers know the drill

“School’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September. more

9/6/24

See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital

In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 9/6/24

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