Three to be honored at Mount Sinai South Nassau's annual gala

Linda Armyn, President and CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, will be honored at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2024 Soirée Under the Stars gala on Nov 9. The event will recognize Dr. Shahriyour Andaz and Shaeda Alloo for their contributions to cancer care and patient support. Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, live music, and a live auction, the gala aims to raise funds for the hospital’s Cancer Programs.

Oceanside Kiwanis Club honors community members at annual installation dinner

The Oceanside Kiwanis Club gathered in celebration on Oct. 17, hosting its highly anticipated installation of officers and awards dinner at Temple Avodah. The event, filled with camaraderie and …

Island Park Kiwanis Club celebrate 70 years, honor Real Estate expert Mickey Hastava

In towns small and large, there are those who leave their mark on their community. In Island Park, one such person is Mickey Hastava, who has devoted decades of service to the village as the founder …

Harvey Wesienberg's new café to help special needs volunteers at Friedberg JCC in Oceanside

The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside marked a milestone on Oct. 15 with the grand opening of Harvey’s Café, a vocational training café named in honor of longtime advocate and former Assemblyman Harvey …

Oceanside employees honored by McDonald’s family

Owner-operator family the Hendels honored four employees who have worked at McDonald’s in Oceanside for nearly 30 years on Oct. 16. One in eight Americans have worked at McDonald’s. Long-time …

Editorial

The Mets are a case study in grit

Sports often provide the most visible examples of overcoming the odds. Take, for example, the New York Mets, who, in late May, suffered a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them 11 …

Columnist

Blakeman’s actions bring serious risks for first responders

In recent months, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pursued a number of controversial measures that, in addition to likely being unconstitutional, bring with them a number of unintended consequences that will negatively impact our police and first responders.

Columnist

After reforms, NUMC is on the upswing

Public hospitals across the state face enormous challenges, and NUMC is no different. But as we close in on two years of executing substantial reforms, this irreplaceable institution is proving resilient and improving.

Columnist

How to talk to young people about elections

Reflecting on the ideals set forth in the Constitution, it is crucial that we engage our students in conversations about the election process to help them understand and appreciate the significance of voting.