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Mojgan 'Moji' Pourmoradi, new Holocaust museum director, wants to bridge education gap

Mojgan “Moji” Pourmoradi, the new director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, said she hopes to help bridge gaps in education about the atrocities against Jewish people during World War II. She believes that education is key to combating history’s cyclical tendency to tolerate antisemitism. more

By Roksana Amid | 9/15/23

Jared Behr claims that the Town of Oyster Bay has been stuck under one party rule, and he seeks to bring ethical and infrastructural reforms if elected.

Town of Oyster Bay supervisor candidate Jared Behr Running on ethics and reform platform

With election season right around the corner, there are currently two candidates for the office of Town of Oyster Bay supervisor — challenger Jared Behr, a Democrat, and Republican … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Angelo, second from left, and Kathryn Grande donate clothing to the Veterans Service Agency’s Stand Downs every year, helping organizers like Ralph Esposito and Linda Zorn.

Glen Head couple always stand up for military vets at Nassau County Stand Down

While anyone can lend a hand to a friend or even give food to a stranger, some people go above and beyond in their service to others. Angelo and Kathryn Grande of Glen Head are two such people, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Chris Zublionis, fourth from left, and music teachers from the North Shore performed “Listen to the Music” to pump everyone up for the start of the school year.

North Shore School District rocks out at superintendent’s conference

Hundreds of North Shore Schools employees gathered in the Glenwood Landing Auditorium on the morning before the first day for the district’s first superintendent’s conference. While these types … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/8/23

Gracie Donaldson Cipriano, left, James Hallinan and Tim Dunn, who support The View Grill, voiced their concerns at City Hall. They believe the city’s RFP is beyond the reach of the restaurant’s owner, Jeanine DiMenna, a beloved member of the community.

RFP is cause for concern at The View Grill in Glen Cove

Murmurs of “Jeanine,” “The View” and “RFP” echoed throughout Glen Cove City Hall chambers before Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Although some residents were … more

By Roksana Amid | 9/8/23

Head coach Dan Agovino enters his 22nd season at the helm of the Vikings, who seek a third straight county championship.

North Shore High School football team builds to defend title

Will the Vikings dynasty end or is a three-peat ready to unfold along the shores of Hempstead Harbor? There’s some unanswered questions at North Shore. The two-time defending Nassau County … more

By Marc Berman | 9/8/23

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Single-use plastics ban passes in Sea Cliff

Continuing its efforts to protect the environment, the Sea Cliff village board has approved legislation banning the use of single-use food packaging and plastic straws, coffee stirrers and cutlery in … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 11/21/18

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