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Mostly Cloudy Mojgan “Moji” Pourmoradi, the new museum director for the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, wants to bridge the Holocaust education gap
Mojgan “Moji” Pourmoradi, the new director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, said she hopes to help bridge gaps in education about the atrocities against Jewish people during World War II. She believes that education is key to combating history’s cyclical tendency to tolerate antisemitism.
Joseph Saladino vows to continue serving Oyster Bay
After six years as the Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, Joseph Saladino says he still has a lot he wants to accomplish. The Massapequa native has been a mainstay of town and state politics for over …
A soulful ceremony on Sept. 11 in Oyster Bay
Finding comfort among friends, family and strangers, residents memorialized those who perished on the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 on Monday. Twenty-four residents from the hamlet died that day …
Santos claims plea speculation is ‘wildly inaccurate’
The walls seem to be closing in on freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos as federal prosecutors asked Judge Joanna Seybert to postpone the Sept. 7 status conference to continue discussions on …
Locust Valley Central School District honors Sept. 11 victims
Locust Valley Central School District schools honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the Sept. 11 attacks in ceremonies on Monday. During the ceremony, Locust Valley High School student Sarah …
Behr looks to bring a fresh perspective
Town of Oyster Bay supervisor candidate Jared Behr Running on ethics and reform platform
With election season right around the corner, there are currently two candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay supervisor — challenger Jared Behr, a Democrat, and Republican …
First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay is still going strong after 150 years
The First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay has stood at the center of Oyster Bay, and the spiritual life of many of its residents, since 1873. Now, with the 150th anniversary of the dedication of …
New principal has high hopes for James H. Vernon School in Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District
With the school year having officially begun, students at James H. Vernon School were greeted by someone new when they arrived for the first day of classes. Jessica Bader, the former director of …
Oyster Bay-East Norwich kids begin the school year
Students from the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District began the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday under sunny skies. The first two days of school consisted of students getting to know …
Locust Valley and Bayville students return to school
The Locust Valley Central School District welcomed students back for the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Sept. 6. Nearly 2,000 students excitedly returned to classes in Locust Valley and …
Looking for something do around the North Shore? Check out these local events!
Sat Sept. 16, Deep Roots Farmers Market Deep Roots returns with another farmer’s market, Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 a..m.-1 p.m. Find a great selection of locally grown vegetables, …
Funding to restore, rebuild, renovate libraries
Grant money comes in for Locust Valley and Gold Coast libraries
The Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head and the Locust Valley Library has together received over $265,000 for both libraries to begin various and extensive construction projects. The funding …
Editorial
American Sign Language opens many doors
A growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language.
Op-Ed
It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget
We all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail.
Op-Ed
Thank God for the writers’ strike
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America ceased its activities and went on strike. After years of stagnating compensation and, now, job insecurity due to AI . . .
Randi Kreiss
A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner.