Celebrating the natural world through the arts at Bailey Arboretum Earth Day lecture

Bailey Arboretum will host an engaging art presentation titled "Landscapes in Art History" to commemorate Earth Day on April 22. The event, organized by Susan Giordano, a trustee at the arboretum, …

Residents call for extension of Oyster Bay BESS moratorium

Several residents from Roslyn, Glen Head, Sea Cliff, and other communities across the North Shore of Long Island raised a bevy of concerns about proposed lithium battery plants on Long Island.

Community concern rises as Sagamore Hill hours are reduced

A reduction in public tour hours at the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the former home of President Theodore Roosevelt, has drawn concern from local officials and community leaders, who say the cuts threaten not just local tourism but the preservation of American values.

Studying nature, through art at Bailey Arboretum's

Bailey Arboretum will celebrate Earth Day with a special presentation on historical landscape art, highlighting the intersection of nature and artistic expression.

Town officials oppose RAPID Act

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jen DeSena, Town and fire officials from across Nassau County to denounce the …

He worked with renowned composers like Bernstein

What to know about famed composer and Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library reference librarian Leonard Lehrman

For Leonard J. Lehrman, music is more than a passion — it’s the fabric of his life. An accomplished composer, conductor and pianist, Lehrman has spent decades championing the works of …

Ornithologist Roger Pasquier discussed extinct, and invasive, bird species

Learning about feathered friends at special Raynham Hall Museum lecture

Ornithologist Roger Pasquier captivated an audience at Raynham Hall Museum on March 7 with a lecture titled “Birds of Long Island,” a deep dive into the region’s past and present …

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Bruce Blakeman: Democrats put Nassau at risk by not passing Capital Plan

Nassau County has enjoyed a lot of success during my time as county executive.

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Joseph Saladino: Have fun, and learn new skills, working for the town

Whether you’re looking to be a camp counselor, lifeguard, coach or referee, the possibilities for a rewarding summer are endless.

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Spring into the new season by volunteering

It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service.

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Delia DeRiggi-Whitton: No more excuses on county opioid funding

Three years into Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman’s administration, nearly $100 million in opioid settlement funds sits mostly untouched.