Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A coalition of 21 school districts, municipalities, unions and individual petitioners has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Education Department, seeking to annul its controversial …
The North Shore Genealogy Collective, a collaborative effort among six libraries on Long Island’s North Shore to provide genealogical resources and education to library patrons, marked its …
Christopher A. Judge, the newly appointed Director of the North Shore Historical Museum, has always followed his heart, even when it led him down unexpected paths. From a successful career in sales …
Students in James H. Vernon School’s Atlantis Program showcased their independent study projects during the annual Atlantis Project Symposium on Jan. 14. Family members were invited to the gym, …
The First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove, founded in 1869, held its final service on Saturday after more than 150 years of service. Once a vibrant hub of faith and community, it had been a second …
District celebrates inaugural trade show
At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District recognized the students in its business program for their entrepreneurship and performance at the …
Dolan was dedicated to his family and his community
Charles F. Dolan, a trailblazing entrepreneur who transformed the television industry as the founder of Cablevision Systems Corp. and HBO, died on Dec. 28, at age 98. Dolan was surrounded by …
Jacqueline Cipolla, a longtime educator and Oyster Bay resident, has been named the new executive director of the Oyster Bay Main Street Association. Cipolla, 34, officially began her tenure on Jan. …
The Democratic Steering & Policy Committee announced today that Congressman Tom Suozzi has been reappointed to a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing panel in …
While this winter has not seen as much snow as in year’s past, the season still brings its own unique beauty to Oyster Bay.
Members of the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company gathered on Dec. 16 to elect new leadership for the coming year. Francesco Barbera was named chief, after having served as first assistant chief.
Final plaque set to be installed this spring
A decade-long project to install historical plaques throughout the hamlet of Oyster Bay is nearing completion, with eight of nine planned plaques now in place. The markers, part of a collaborative …
Columnist
The beginning of the year serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of service to others, as we honor one of history’s most inspirational leaders, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was Wednesday.
Columnist
For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.
Editorial
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.
Columnist
As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.