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At 97, Lou Laurino is still going strong, and has the loving support of his children and grandchildren, many of whom live near him and Rose, his wife of 73 years.

Bayville World War II veteran reflects on life

The life journey of 97-year-old Lou Laurino, of Bayville, a World War II veteran and a respected attorney, has taken him from Okinawa, Japan, to the heights of New York’s legal world, to quiet … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/31/24

Sagamore Hill is set to reopen to the public in July after going through a major rehabilitation that has taken three years.

Putting Teddy's House Back Together Again [Photo gallery]

TR's Sagamore Hill house has gone through a three year, $10 million rehabilitation. Volunteers have helped return over 10,000 books, various animal mounts, and an enormous amount of furniture to the … more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/1/15

We must act like we own this democracy

When I was in prison for my nonviolent anti-nuclear actions, one of my disciplines was to write something for publication every day — a letter to the editor, an opinion piece, a book review, or even mediocre poetry. One hundred percent of my writing was in opposition to nuclear weapons. more

By Tom Hastings | 1/12/24

Dozens of students, school administrators, museum employees and Town of Oyster Bay officials visited Raynham Hall Museum to celebrate the Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest.

Finding the poetry in Valentine’s Day

Raynham Hall Museum celebrated its annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest, celebrating the museum’s legacy as the place where the first documented Valentine poem was written in the United States. … more

2/16/24

NYS Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

How can you honor a veteran?

Looking for a way to honor a veteran? Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the lives of … more

By Mark Nolan | 7/23/23

The Gone Dancing window decorations welcome prospective dancers into their doors with holiday cheer.

Gone Dancing wins first ever Window Decorating Contest at Oyster Bay's Holiday Market Stroll and Tree Lighting

The holiday spirit is alive and well in Oyster Bay, as the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first-ever Holiday Window Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Oyster Bay … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/22/23

A zoning variance for a bigger den?

Q. I wanted to add on to the den on the side of my house. The den has been there since 1930. The problem I’m having is that if I want to make the addition so that it’s in alignment with the current den . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 4/24/24

'Never fight a Jew in the desert’

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.” more

By Ari Brown | 1/26/24

Steve Labriola, Laura Maier and Vicki Walsh say they are serving on the Oyster Bay Town Council focused not just on their own communities, but all of the communities throughout the town. They say they hope voters will continue to let them do that when they visit the ballot box in the coming weeks.

Town of Oyster Bay GOP councilmembers vie for second chance

What’s most important to Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola is his commitment to protecting a suburban quality of life. Councilwoman Laura Maier would keep her focus on bringing … more

By Laura Lane | 10/31/23

Mazi Melesa Pilip has been selected to represent the Republican Party in the special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District.

Republicans select Mazi Melesa Pilip as candidate for 3rd Congressional District

Mazi Melesa Pilip, Nassau County Legislator for the 10th District, has been chosen by New York Republicans to run in the special election to replace George Santos. The Great Neck resident, who grew … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/14/23

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