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Partly Cloudy Seaford Chamber of Commerce to debut Maker's Market this spring
Nearly a year has passed since the coronavirus pandemic shook the Wantagh-Seaford area and hampered the plans and ideas of the new leadership of local chambers. As more residents are getting …
Mulcahy’s and Carroll’s Kitchen partner for Feed the Frontline dinner
Dozens of guests looked forward to a three-course meal at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh last Sunday, while three chefs were busy in its kitchen, preparing the food for what was …
South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover
Ratepayers, elected officials favor municipalization of private utility
South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private …
Rep. Andrew Garbarino seeks to help small businesses
Proposed legislation focuses on transfer of ownership
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge small business owners, many face a common and timeless question: What will happen to their businesses when they leave, retire or die? To help …
Some 'ineffective' vaccines were given at Jones Beach
A cooler a few degrees above frigid spoils 81 doses
More than 80 people who were vaccinated for Covid-19 at Jones Beach on Feb. 15 were given ineffective doses, the New York State Department of Health recently disclosed. According to Jill Montag, …
Despite shutdowns, artists are still creating
While the coronavirus pandemic closed curtains on Broadway, unplugged massive music venues and forced smaller ones to close for good, actors, musicians and other performers didn’t stop creating …
After-school clubs come back strong in Seaford
Extracurricular activities are an important part of student life at Seaford Middle School, allowing sixth, seventh and eighth graders to explore their interests beyond the regular school day. Student …
Seaford Manor honors 100 days of school
Students in Kindergarten at Seaford Manor Elementary School experienced their first 100 days of school like no group before them and celebrated the milestone moment on Feb. 24. Students …
Long Island Marathon to be in-person in September
Long Island’s most anticipated running event is coming back this year with a new course — again. The 2021 Jovia Long Island Marathon and all of its accompanying racing events will …
Nassau County is extending its Restaurant Recovery Grant Program
Since Garden Social, in East Meadow, reopened last June, it has been making costly investments to gain the trust of consumers and generate more interest in dining out, explained Bob Russo, one of its …
Editorial
A year later, lessons learned from the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic reached Long Island a year ago next week, at first bringing a handful of cases before it dug in and exploded, wreaking havoc.
Editorial
Vaccine distribution needs improvement
The rollout of New York state’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution has been, at times, disorganized, even chaotic, but in fairness, the state has received a mere 300,000 doses per week, while the need is significantly greater than that . . .
How to make a mask in four easy steps
Making a mask is simple, using a T-shirt and paper towel or coffee filter. Here's how, in four simple steps.
Editorial
New York can learn a lot from South Korea
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to open beaches statewide, including Jones Beach, on Friday. It is a moment we have all eagerly awaited, a symbolic gesture signaling . . .