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House Calls provides in-home health care to the elderly who find it difficult to leave their homes. On a recent visit, Dr. Karen Abrashkin checked Rose Katz’s blood pressure.

Keeping the elderly out of the emergency room

She may be 97, but Elizabeth Engle isn’t one to let the world pass her by. Still living in her Brookville house, which she and her late husband built in 1962, she passes the time doing puzzles and … more

By Maria Lane | 4/12/19

Assemblyman Charles Lavine vows to protect journalists

According to Reporters Without Borders, the United States ranks in the top five most lethal countries for members of the press, behind Afghanistan, Syria, Mexico and Yemen. (It tied with India.) Last … more

By Laura Lane | 4/12/19

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder urged senior citizens to contact the police whenever they experience phone scams in order to help protect the elderly against a rising wave of scams.

County fights back against senior scams

Nearly 100 seniors from all over Nassau County gathered at the Franklin Square Senior Center on March 19 for the first in a series of public forums seeking to educate senior citizens about the rising … more

By Ronny Reyes and Laura Lane | 4/10/19

Carol Kennedy, a co-chair of the Centennial Committee, couldn’t have been happier with the success of the first event to mark Bayville’s 100th birthday held at St. Gertrude’s Parish on Saturday.

Hundreds celebrate Bayville’s centennial

When Bayville became an incorporated village on March 26, 1919, the entire population may not have been as large as the crowd at an event held in St. Gertrude’s Parish Hall last Saturday. Spirits … more

By Laura Lane | 4/5/19

Simon Zaikowski , far left, and Gianna Calonita explained the mechanics of the project to Mackenzie Mora and Dylan Grieco.

Bayville students best the Big Bad Wolf

Kindergartners and second-graders at Bayville Primary School joined forces for a fun STEAM-themed project on March 28 and 29. In an activity designed by kindergarten teacher Kelsey Burns and … more

By Mike Conn | 4/5/19

The tweet that landed recently appointed Town Councilman Steve Labriola in hot water over the weekend has since been taken down.

Councilman criticized for alleged anti-trans tweet

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola faced backlash Monday after he took to Twitter to voice his opinion on United Airlines’ new gender option, which allows flyers to identify as non-binary … more

By Laura Lane and Alyssa Seidman | 3/29/19

Town of Oyster Bay Councilman criticized for alleged anti-trans tweet

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola faced backlash Monday after he took to Twitter to voice his opinion on United Airlines’ new gender option, which allows flyers to identify as non-binary … more

By Laura Lane and Alyssa Seidman | 3/29/19

Tommy Placilla tried a scarflike wrapping on Liam Reimer’s simulated head wound.

EMT class for teens with a dream to aid the community

Julianna Corso’s career path is medicine. Ava Famiglietti plans to take over her father’s auto body shop. Already a Bayville firefighter, Tommy Placilla, who will be at Nassau Community College … more

By Laura Lane | 3/29/19

The Rev. Andreas Vithoulkas, second from right, along with members of the community and parishioners, spun their wheels for meals.

Greek pride shines in wheels for meals

“I’m proud to be Greek American,” said James Xanthos, 47, parish council president of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville. “Our Greek roots mean everything to us … more

By Maria Lane | 3/29/19

The Village of Sea Cliff and the Town of Oyster Bay have provided Glen Cove with comments regarding potential developments in the Orchard.

Communities voice concerns on Orchard

As preparations for the potential revitalization of the Orchard neighborhood in Glen Cove continue to move forward, several surrounding communities and outside governmental agencies have provided the … more

By Mike Conn | 3/28/19