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Locust Valley Central School District budget results
The Locust Valley Central School District budget passed on Tuesday evening, with 1,284 votes for and 982 votes against. Additionally, voters have re-elected Board of Education incumbent Margaret …
Roosevelt laid to rest again with re-enactor James Foote’s death
‘Eccentric bohemian’ who made people smile; Foote fine-tuned his Roosevelt to make him real
James Foote, who was beloved in the hamlet and surrounding villages for his portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt, died in his sleep on Wednesday, just as the president had a century ago. His …
Town of Oyster Bay plans updates for Fireman’s Field
Fireman’s Field is scheduled to undergo some major upgrades in the coming months. The asphalt parking lot will be refurbished by the Town of Oyster Bay, in the interest of beautifying the area …
Cruise Night is right around the corner in Oyster Bay
Car enthusiasts, residents and visitors of the hamlet will be excited to know that in a few short weeks the Cruise Night will be starting up again. This cultural staple of the community will usher in …
Opening week for O.B. Market
Event kicked off its third season last Sunday
The first Oyster Bay Market of 2022 drew a crowd last Sunday. Locals and visitors from across Nassau County lingered at stands offering fresh produce, craft goods and artisanal foods. The market, …
Moving forward with new election maps
Republicans have complained that the new congressional district maps drawn by Democrats are unconstitutional and reek of gerrymandering. And the New York Court of Appeals agreed with them, rejecting …
Roosevelt students learn about their main man
Roosevelt first-graders learn about school’s namesake
The all-purpose room at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School erupted with peals of first-graders’ laughter. It was the school’s first-ever Social Studies Night, and no one knew what to expect, …
Two major leaguers are coming to town
Old dogs teach O.B. athletes new tricks
The junior sluggers of Oyster Bay have the opportunity to begin their baseball training working with not one, but two former major league players. Fred Cambria and Art Shamsky have been not only …
Raynham Hall welcomes new Education Director
Raynham Hall Museum has hired a new director of education and public programs. Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, formerly of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, took up her role on March 21, and is already making …
No more free rides for electric vehicles in Glen Cove
Free charges will no longer be available to electric vehicles in Glen Cove. On Tuesday, the Glen Cove City Council unanimously voted to install a fee of 30-cent per kilowatt hour for drivers to …
Kitchen Staples Helpful for Heart Health
Taking care of your heart health requires a commitment to the right routines and smart decisions, such as adopting a heart healthy diet.
Trio bring izakaya dining to the hamlet
Danny’s Izakaya is now open
Since the closing of Nikkei of Peru in the darkest days of the pandemic, Oyster Bay has been sorely lacking a Japanese restaurant. Now, thanks to Danny’s Izakaya, that has finally …
Op-Ed
Elections are coming — make democracy work
Who’s to blame for New York’s increase in crime, its high taxes and the general feeling of dread many of us feel?
Randi Kreiss
Threat to choice has women on the march
Thirty years after the fact, I’ve decided to write about a personal time in my life.
Editorial
School board candidates should know the facts
After a recent “meet the candidates” forum for one of the more than 125 school boards in Nassau County, the people the candidates were soliciting votes from turned to social media to share their views.
Op-Ed
Stephen Breyer retired. Why not Kagan and Sotomayor?
Last week, Politico leaked a shocking (but not surprising) draft outlining the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade . . .