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Reading about local schools? Consider yourself lucky.

I’ve been in the local news business a long time. Not long enough to remember the first handwritten newspaper, distributed in Venice in 1566, or the first printed news sheets, published in Germany in 1605, but I go back. more

By Randi Kreiss | 9/6/24

The case for an incorporated Village of Baldwin

Our family, like many others, moved to Baldwin for its beautiful diversity, high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to New York City. We had long admired its picturesque homes and manicured lawns, signs of a peaceful and prosperous quality of life. Indeed, Baldwin is full of great assets and resources, yet few would argue that the community has realized its full potential. more

By Karl Valere | 9/6/24

As schools reopen, drivers know the drill

“School’s Open — Drive Carefully” has been the annual refrain in a back-to-school safety-awareness campaign that is now nearly 80 years old. But it’s worth repeating every September. more

9/6/24

See something, say something: Your vigilance is vital

In a world where unpredictable events can unfold in the blink of an eye, it has never been more important for every member of our communities to play an active role in maintaining their safety and security...The simple act of noticing something unusual and reporting it can be the key to preventing a crime, averting a disaster, or saving a life. more

By Michael Giangregorio | 9/6/24

Keep summer’s colors going as we transition into fall and enjoy the season’s last moments around your home

Extraordinary blooms for the your garden

While we transition into fall, there’s no reason to give up on summer’s blossoms just yet. Colors abound and late summer delghts linger on — for a while longer. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/4/24

Representatives of the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association asserted that their shellfishing operations would not impact the environmental study planned by the town.

Baymen’s association opposes moratorium in Town of Oyster Bay harbors

A group of independent baymen from Oyster Bay has voiced strong opposition to a proposed six-month moratorium on shellfishing in the town, arguing that the move is wrong and unfairly impacts their … more

By Mike Polansky | 9/3/24

A journey from housewife to House speaker

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is set to visit Long Island on Sept. 8 to discuss her new book, “The Art of Power,” as part of an ongoing speaker series hosted by former Congressman … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/24

The new plantings include a wide variety of flora, such as these marigolds, that would have been popular when the Townsends lived on the property.

Raynham Hall Museum's garden getting restored

Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Margaret Dooley Sullivan Fund to refurbish its historic Victorian garden. The grant, which builds on a previous $125,000 … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/24

Graves of Revolutionary vets found in Oyster Bay

A recent discovery by a local volunteer has brought to light the graves of five American Revolutionary War veterans in a small, often overlooked cemetery in Oyster Bay. Matthew Moshen, a … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/24

Violinist Lorenzo Mazzamuto is an accomplished musician known for his versatile performances, both as a soloist and chamber musician.

Vivaldi comes to life at the Planting Fields

The Planting Fields Foundation hosted an afternoon of music and conversation featuring Chamber Players International, maestro Enrico Fagone, and violinist Lorenzo Mazzamuto. The concert took place at … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/3/24

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