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Mitch Kramer, an East Norwich resident, helped organize community members, local businesses and school board and government officials to clean up the 16.3 acre property.

What the East Norwich community did to clean up dumped tires

A massive community effort aimed to remove hundreds of illegally dumped tires from a 16.3-acre wooded property at New York State Route 106 and Locust Avenue, owned by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District last Saturday. more

By Will Sheeline | 3/21/25

Cast of the play In the Spiiel of the Night (left to right- Ken Bongort, Alex Truskinovsky, Elisse Blinder, Roberta Fox, DIane Stillerman, Leo Goldstein, Jon Goldstein, Betsy Schreiber, Paul Berg, Barbara Baron, Stephanie Liebowitz, Mike Barsky)

Congregation Tifereth Israel Purim spiel blends humor, music, and tradition

On March 13, Congregation Tifereth Israel hosted the premiere performance of In the Spieal of the Night, an original Purim play co-written and directed by Jon Goldstein and Diane Stillerman. more

By Roksana Amid | 3/21/25

Originally just a club for boys, Grenville Baker was mainly focused on after-school and summer athletics.

Grenville Baker celebrates its 75th birthday

For 75 years, the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club has provided a second home for children in Locust Valley and the surrounding communities. From its early days as a boys’ club focused on athletics to its evolution into a full-service youth development organization, the organization has been a cornerstone of community life. more

By Will Sheeline | 3/21/25

Tommy DiMisa, right, and Danielle Taylor have collaborated together to help promote animal advocacy and Taylor’s own nonprofit, YOLO Strong Foundation.

Collaborating to help the community

In a collaboration aimed at uplifting local communities, Philanthropy in Phocus and the YOLO Strong Foundation have joined forces to amplify their impact across Long Island. more

By Will Sheeline | 3/21/25

Tatiana Pejkovic, left, Harmony’s principal, Theresa Cherba, Harmony’s director of HR and program compliance, Lori Neazer, director of Harmony’s clinical services, and Laura Escobar, the owner of Hive, worked together to make the gallery possible.

Harmony Heights Day School celebrates hope through the arts at Hive Market & Gallery

“Hope in Harmony: A Journey of Healing & Expression,” a gallery exhibition and fundraiser, opened at Hive Market & Gallery in Oyster Bay on March 8, showcasing artwork, crafts, handmade goods, … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

The event is part of NOSH’s Kids Day of Service series, spearheaded by their youth program.

NOSH delivering shamrocks and smiles in honor of St. Patrick's Day

NOSH Delivers!, a local food pantry that serves more than 500 families in communities on the North Shore, is gearing up for their upcoming “Shamrocks Rock” event this Saturday as part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi addresses pressing concerns in town hall

Nearly 10,000 people participated in a tele-town hall with U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi last Thursday, where he addressed constituent concerns about federal budget cuts, border security, and the increasing … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/14/25

Leonard Lehrman, right, has had an extensive musical career, and worked with some of the 20th century’s greatest composers and conductors, like his former teacher Nadia Boulanger.

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

Roger Pasquier told attendees about species of birds that once thrived on Long Island but have gone extinct, and others whose populations have managed to recover.

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

Alexa Anderwkavich, left, Noah Unger, Charles Cordova and Michael Karff enjoyed an evening of drinks, live music and appreciating the iconic artwork of the Grateful Dead’s psychedelic posters.

Deadheads come together at Bahr Gallery in Oyster Bay

Fans of the Grateful Dead gathered at Bahr Gallery in Oyster Bay to celebrate the new psychedelic posters by the iconic band on display at the gallery on March 1. Attendees were also treated to a … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/7/25

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