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Todd Kaminsky's last day as an elected official came to a close on July 29.

Todd Kaminsky steps down from the New York senate

State Sen. Senator Todd Kaminsky unexpectedly stepped down from his State Senate seat, after serving the South Shore of Long Island for nearly eight years. more

By Karina Kovac | 7/29/22

Manganos get more time to appeal conviction

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, and his wife, Linda, have been granted a few more weeks of freedom from jail while they continue to appeal their sentences. The Manganos were scheduled … more

By James Bernstein | 7/21/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance companies.

Mangano ordered to pay more than $10 million in fraud case

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, sentenced to a 12-year prison term in a bribery scandal, is now on the hook for $10.6 million in restitution to two Connecticut insurance … more

By James Bernstein | 7/15/22

Lauren Smith, who’s been practicing falconry for four years, holds Dora, a red-tailed hawk, to get her used to being handled.

Wildlife rules at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve

Birds of prey, such as a bald eagle and a hawk, small critters like frogs and tarantulas, and nocturnal animals like an opossum and Egyptian bats are examples of the diverse mix of wildlife on … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/14/22

Sharks moving closer to northeastern waters most likely due to climate change, but swimmers shouldn’t worry.

Sharks across South Shore raise concern

Several weeks of shark sightings has made beach goers a little wary of the water, but attacks shouldn’t deter swimmers’ officials say. The first suspected bite happened on June 30, when a … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/13/22

Nearly 60 new officers joined the ranks of the Nassau County Police Department and other local agencies, joined by their families and friends for a graduation ceremony at the new Center for Training and Intelligence.

Police graduates out protecting our communities

Schools aren’t the only places holding graduations. Nearly 60 police academy recruits walked across their own stage last week after completing an intensive seven-month training to join the … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

Lisa DelliPizzi, president of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, left, joined former Baldwin Chamber of Commerce president Erik Mahler, former Freeport chamber president Lois Howes and Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin.

Gas prices are high, so why not stay local?

Kitty O’Hara’s. Glorybeezz of Baldwin. Raagini. The Irish Pub. Painting with a Twist. And that’s just in one community, all waiting for customers near and far to walk in and keep … more

By Karina Kovac | 7/7/22

The Library plans on hosting a number of fun events throughout the summer, including concerts and outdoor movies.

Seaford Library kicks off its summer programs

On June 27, the Seaford Public Library officially kicked off its summer reading program – as well as other planned events – with an outdoor party in the Library parking lot. The kickoff took place under a tent, and had music, more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/7/22

Seaford High School’s 2022 Patriot Award recipients were, from left, Alexandra Leggio, Annarose Romanelli, Brooke Surace, Parker Surace and Bryant Wong. An FDNY honor guard joined them after they received their awards at graduation on June 25.

Patriot Awards honor Seaford students and lives lost

Twenty-one years ago, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center profoundly affected many communities in and around New York City, including Seaford, which lost Thomas and Timothy Haskell, John Perry, Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/7/22

Superintendent John McNamara, left, with 2022 Wantagh High School salutatorian Skyla Marchesi, right. McNamara has made school safety a top priority for next year.

Seaford, Wantagh school districts keep security a top priority

In the wake of recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, school officials in Wantagh and Seaford said security would remain a top priority for the 2022-23 school year. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/7/22

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