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Nicholas Damiano, left, and Josh Mirsky are both neurodivergent. The new Neurodiversity Strength Flag behind them symbolizes a step towards inclusivity in the state.

Flag raising celebrates inclusion for the North Shore's neurodivergent community

The movement to redefine how New Yorkers understand neurodiversity is gaining momentum — and much of that progress can be traced to one advocate’s vision. For Josh Mirsky, 33, a Jericho … more

By Roksana Amid | 4/10/26

Agir and approximately 2,000 other athletes took part in the outdoor swimming in frigid temperatures.

Locust Valley High School student swims in Winter Swimming World Championship

Locust Valley High School junior Nevzat Arda Agir continued his international swimming pursuits, taking part in the Winter Swimming World Championship in Oulu, Finland this past March. The … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/10/26

3 Things to Know about Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month, observed each April, highlights the experiences of individuals with autism and promotes greater understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. It serves as an opportunity for … more

By Brian Kacharaba & Roksana Amid | 4/10/26

Lily Perrotta of Sea Cliff will be taking her talents at cello across the pond to Birmingham City University, where she will pursue a master’s degree in the classical instrument.

Following the music from Sea Cliff to Philadelphia to Great Britain

For Lily Perrotta, the cello has been part of her life since childhood, beginning in the music classes at Sea Cliff School and now carrying her across the Atlantic for graduate study in the United … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/10/26

Oakcliff Sailing has held its art show and champagne brunch for the past 13 years, even throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Oakcliff Sailing to host annual Art Show and Champagne Brunch in Oyster Bay

Oakcliff Sailing will welcome spring with one of its longest-running community traditions this weekend, when its annual Spring Art Show and Champagne Brunch returns … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/10/26

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District offered its final budget presentation at the Board of Education meeting on March 24.

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School district makes a final budget pitch

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District presented the final proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year last week, outlining a spending plan that district officials said preserves core … more

4/3/26

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino listened as residents of Glen Head and neighboring communities expressed their support for an extension of the moratorium on battery energy storage systems at the town board’s most recent meeting.

Town of Oyster Bay considers extension of battery storage moratorium

Town officials and North Shore residents urged the Town of Oyster Bay to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems. more

By Will Sheeline | 4/3/26

The Town of Oyster Bay’s new hatchery is intended to increase the municipality’s shellfish reproduction rate up to roughly 40 and 60 million new shellfish annually.

Town of Oyster Bay to expand shellfish hatchery efforts

The Town of Oyster Bay has approved plans to expand its shellfish hatchery operations with a new facility at TOBAY Beach, which could significantly increase the municipality’s ability to restore … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/3/26