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Farrell Blum, left, enjoyed the parade with family members Janine Farrell-Blum and James Farrell.

Memorial Day observed in Oyster Bay hamlet

Oyster Bay residents came out in force to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday. Members of local fire departments, veterans’ organizations, scout troops, and museums joined in the parade through the … more

6/4/23

No ethics violations in Town of Oyster Bay for using Enterprise Security Solutions

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Board of Ethics ruled there was no ethical violations in the awarding of a request for proposal to Enterprise Security Solutions, a cybersecurity company based in New … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/4/23

Michele Johnson, Town of Oyster Bay councilwoman far left, honored Laura Lane, Herald senior editor, Nancy and Stuart Richner, Herald publisher, Iris Picone, operations manager, Anton Community Newspapers, and Will Sheeline, reporter for the Herald, for their efforts in community journalism at Raynham Hall’s annual Love Re-Awakened Benefit.

Raynham Hall Musuem fundraiser honors local journalism

The Friends and Trustees of Raynham Hall Museum held their annual Love Re-Awakened Benefit at the Muttontown Country Club on May 6 to raise money for the historic spy museum and, for the first time … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/21/23

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/7/23

Glen Head woman sentenced for stealing from Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club

Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Glen Head woman was sentenced today to up to six years in prison for stealing more than $600,000 from an Oyster Bay yacht club over … more

5/1/23

Advanced septic systems, such as this one from Hydro-Action, are more effective at removing nitrogen than traditional septic tanks.

Oyster Bay Cove board passes septic law

The Village of Oyster Bay Cove is the first municipality in Nassau County to adopt a mandate requiring residents to update their septic systems, the result of a vote by the village board on April 19. … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/30/23

Michael and Betsy Bibla danced the afternoon away at the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay on April 19.

Hits from Motown liven up the Life Enrichment Center

The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay was hopping on April 19 when roughly 100 people enjoyed a lively evening of Motown hits. Dance instructor, singer and DJ Louis Delprete and his horns were … more

4/30/23

Eighth grade track stars Nicolette Lewis, right, and Kaela Miley qualified for the middle school division of the New Balance National Track Championships.

Oyster Bay students qualify for national track championship

Oyster Bay Central School District eighth graders Nicolette Lewis and Kaela Miley recently qualified for the middle school division of the New Balance National Track Championships to be held in … more

4/30/23

Children who attend the Arbor Day Festival on Saturday will have the chance to climb up in the branches of Planting Field's trees.

Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay hosts Arbor Day Festival

Arbor Day returns to Planting Fields Arboretum as a two-day festival this year, to celebrate the importance of trees and environmental conservation. The event will feature live music, environmental … more

4/26/23

Syosset resident and self-described independent journalist Kevin McKenna was recording and livestreaming during the Oyster Bay Town Board meeting on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s town board meeting devolves into shouting match

The proceedings grew tense at the Oyster Bay town board meeting on Tuesday, as several speakers butted heads with Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto. Although Kevin McKenna, … more

By Will Sheeline | 4/23/23