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The Oyster Bay Town Board unanimously passed Resolution 621, requiring prospective town vendors and contractors to disclose all owners, partners or stakeholders.

Town of Oyster Bay strengthens disclosure requirements following Inspector General Brian Noone's resignation

The Town of Oyster Bay took a step to reduce the risk of fraud and conflicting interests among town employees and officials on Tuesday as it passed a resolution which included requiring all town … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

Warren Obes, center, accepted an honorary prize on behalf of his son Ryan, presented by the event’s organizers Ed Madden, left, and Steve Boerner.

Matinecock Masonic Lodge opens doors for fundraiser

While the history of the Freemasons has often been shrouded in mystery, members of the Matinecock Masonic Lodge in Oyster Bay recently welcomed dozens of people onto their premises for a fundraiser. … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

Rep. George Santos' fundraiser indicted for identity theft

George Santos’ tenure as representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District has accomplished nothing for his constituents, but the freshman does continue to attract controversy. He … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/20/23

Tom Scott, left, Sophia and Fred Gordin, Sherry Bloom, and Ruth Eichacker danced the twist at Dancing in the Street.

Dancing in the streets of Oyster Bay with gusto and verve

Once again Fridays in July and the first two weeks of August people were found dancing the night away at Dancing in the Street, made possible by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association, a grassroots … more

By Allyson Meyers | 8/13/23

The oak trees were transported to Planting Fields Arboretum from a tree nursery upstate.

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/13/23

Rosemary Clarke spent decades teaching generations of students at John F. Bermingham Elementary School music.

Former Oyster Bay-East Norwich teacher found the music in life

Music is an essential aspect of the human experience, expressing emotions, memories and sentiments and allowing people to view the world through new lenses. Music defined the life of Rosemary Ann … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/13/23

Cyclists of all ages and skill levels participated in the Empire State Ride Long Island charity race to fund cancer research.

Hundreds of cyclists ride for cancer research in Oyster Bay

The Town of Oyster Bay and Empire State Ride Long Island hosted Long Island’s largest charity bike ride to raise funds for clinical research and trials that will benefit cancer patients at … more

8/13/23

101 oak trees make a grand entrance at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay

Planting Fields Arboretum has planted 101 oak trees around the main entrance of the property, part of a sustainable landscaping project intended to beautify the area for decades to come. A part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 8/6/23

A LIRR train was derailed from its tracks at 175th Street and 95th Avenue in Queens on Aug. 3 and continued to impact the rail system on Aug. 4.

Long Island Rail Road derailment clean up under way

After the derailment of a Jamaica-bound Long Island Rail Road train at 175th Street and 95th Avenue in Queens on Aug. 3, the clean up of the area has begun and will continue to impact commuters. more

By Juan Lasso | 8/3/23

This poster from the Atlanta International Pop Festival is one of the few that feature both the Allman Brothers and Jimi Hendrix.

Psychedelic celebration of Watkins Glen at the Bahr Gallery in Oyster Bay

A new exhibition is coming to the Bahr Gallery in Oyster Bay, featuring psychedelic poster art from the iconic 1973 rock festival “Summer Jam at Watkins Glen.” The exhibition is set to open on … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/30/23