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New Costco policy highlights double standard on ID’s

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances. more

By Ari Brown | 8/23/24

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

Marsha Marino and her son, Matthew Marino, have struggled with finding supportive environments since he began to show symptoms of autism at 19-months-old. Marino and the Profound Autism Alliance are working to change that.

Self-defense fundraiser this fall to raise money, awareness for profound autism research

Marsha Marino is a social worker, martial artist, and mother of a son with profound autism — and she is using her experience to support families in similar situations with her first ever fundraiser. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 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

The spirit of Ireland was alive at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre earlier this month, as troves of people came out to celebrate Irish American Night on Aug. 5.

Celtic spirit sours at Nassau County's Irish American Night

The sounds of bagpipes, fiddles, and lively Irish dance echoed through the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park on Aug. 5, as the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens hosted its annual Irish American Night. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/16/24

The Chabad Hebrew School is accepting enrollments for the upcoming school year. The year will kick off with an event for Rosh Hashana. Above, students at last year’s event.

New things on the horizon at Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh's Hebrew School

The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick, Bellmore and Wantagh is now accepting enrollments for the 2024-25 academic year. more

By Jordan Vallone | 8/16/24

Students from Bellmore-Merrick, East Meadow schools inducted into technology honor society

More than 100 Nassau BOCES Barry Tech students were inducted into the National Technology Honor Society last month. more

By Brian Norman | 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

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