66.0°,
A Few Clouds Orkestai Farm at Planting Fields grows crops and compassion
Planting Fields Arboretum may be one of the most popular parks and estates among visitors to Long Island, but what many people don’t know is that it also hosts a fully functioning farm. …
New curtains, carpets and drapes at Raynham Hall Museum
Raynham Hall Museum has undergone an interior design upgrade in recent weeks. The two ground-floor rooms at the front of the museum’s 18th-century section have had new carpets, drapes and …
Making homemade sauce the Italian way
Anyone who loves Italian cuisine knows that when it comes to the best of the best, it’s all about the tomato sauce, or as they call it in “the boot,” the gravy. The Baldino family spend one …
George Santos supports New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s right to due process
During the summer, Congressman George Santos sought a venue to hold a town hall meeting with constituents, but his attempts to schedule those public meetings in Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster …
Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center to make room for more
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center is constructing an auditorium to increase the number of visitors they can accommodate. With the increasing amount of antisemitism in the state, they say education is an essential tool to combat hateful acts.
James H. Vernon School principal removed suddenly
Jessica Bader, the recently appointed principal for James H. Vernon School in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, "will be away from the building for some time," per a statement sent …
Hochul declares a state of emergency for Long Island
With streets flooding from today's rain event, governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency for all of Long Island.
Serving wines from around the world
After two-year wait, The Wine Line is finally open in Oyster Bay
For amateur sommeliers, foodies and people who just enjoy having a nice drink and a bite with some friends, the Wine Line Kitchen and Bar in Oyster Bay has something for everyone. The restaurant, one …
Residents encouraged to squash lantern flies
Spotted lanternflies leave Oyster Bay residents unconcerned
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that feeds on plants and trees, has made its way to Long Island’s North Shore. While the species has been the focus of much media attention in recent …
Oyster Bay-East Norwich students celebrate homecoming weekend
Members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District proudly showcased their school spirit during the district’s homecoming parade and game on Sept. 9. Central and building …
Revival of Glen Cove Hospital continues
Glen Cove Hospital is continuing its journey forward with renovations that are creating a renaissance of sorts to benefit patients, caregivers and the community. The latest improvement is the replacement of a wall on the first floor with an imaging reception room for patients and their families. Located a few steps away from the operating room, the reception room, with its offerings of coffee and tea, pale blue and white chairs, partial glass walls and soothing artwork, providing a serene environment for those having imaging and surgical procedures and their families.
Oyster Bay resident charged in murder-for-hire case
Oyster Bay resident Qing Ming (Allen) Yu and his alleged associates Antony Abreu and Zhe (Zack) Zhang have been charged with murder-for-hire relating to the execution-style killing of businessman Xin …
Editorial
American Sign Language opens many doors
A growing number of public schools — including many here in Nassau County — are offering something many wish they had years ago: American Sign Language.
Op-Ed
It’s time to deliver on our promise to never forget
We all remember where we were that day. I remember every detail.
Op-Ed
Thank God for the writers’ strike
On May 2, the Writers Guild of America ceased its activities and went on strike. After years of stagnating compensation and, now, job insecurity due to AI . . .
Randi Kreiss
A gold-plated hydrant for a pet’s Valentine’s Day?
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m obsessing about how to impress, and basically ingratiate myself to, my domestic partner.