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A vibrant insect ecosystem is filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

Cirque du Soleil brings 'OVO' to UBS Arena

Sometimes, the tiniest things — in this case insects — have the biggest story. more

By Danielle Schwab | 7/31/24

Rockville Centre’s Crystal Dunn was a three-time state champion at South Side, a two-time All-American at North Carolina and a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Nassau County H.S. Athletics HOF 2024 class announced

The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction ceremony Sept. 25 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information, tickets and the full list of honorees, go to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/29/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and health care advocates warned against dismantling the Affordable Care Act, emphasizing its crucial role in providing coverage for 21 million Americans and protecting vulnerable populations, amid ongoing political threats to its future.

Despite hitting record coverage numbers, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages warns Obamacare is 'under attack.'

Despite repeated partisan legal challenges aimed at its demise, the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, has not only survived, but become an indispensable part of the American health care … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/28/24

The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a meeting on Aug. 13 to consider establishing a six-month moratorium on shellfish harvesting in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor.

Town calls for public hearing on shellfish

Saying that the town’s focus is to preserve and protect its marine environment, the Oyster Bay Town Board acted on two measures at its July 23 meeting. First, it called for a public … more

By Mike Polansky | 7/26/24

The Sparrows, a performing arts group made up of Locust Valley High School alumni and fellow musicians, have appeared everywhere from Old Westbury Gardens to jazz bars in New York City.

The Sparrows mix music and acting for classic fun

The Sparrows, a performing arts group based in Locust Valley, have quickly gained a reputation for their original and engaging musicals. Founded by Brooke Di Spirito, the group has its roots in the … more

By Will Sheeline | 7/26/24

Larry Amoroso was among the 70-plus riders to take part in the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, a children’s charity event hosted by the North Shore Kiwanis Club on June 30.

Kiwanis bike challenge aids children’s charities

Eddie Giron last rode the Nassau County Bicycle Challenge, which winds through Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, Bayville, Oyster Bay, Glen Head, and Locust Valley, in 2015. He was new to cycling and nervous. … more

Scott Brinton | 7/26/24

David Golden celebrated his birthday with Councilman Mike Reinhart, far left, and Council President Brendan Finn, who presented him with a citation, and Golden’s sons Robert and Joe.

This Long Beach birthday was worthy of a citation

Some birthdays are milestones. The first, 16th, 21st, 50th and 100th — and anything beyond that — come to mind. David Golden celebrated one last Sunday that very few have matched. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/26/24

Long Beach student Karina Licitra was one of a handful of students recognized, winning the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award.

Long Beach student receives leadership award from Nassau BOCES

Karina Licitra of Long Beach School District honored with the Dr. Robert R. Dillon Exemplary Citizenship and Leadership Award by Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/26/24

Prolific opera composer Leonard Lehrman and his wife and longtime collaborator, soprano Helene Williams, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Court Street Music School with a special performance on Aug. 3.

This prolific Valley Stream opera duo will mark 25 years of their music school with August concert

He is a prolific opera composer and musical director. She is a formidable soprano and actress. For the past 22 years, husband and wife Leonard Lehrman and Helene Williams, an inseparable musical duo, … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting, at which Unal Karakas was sworn in as superintendent.

Valley Stream District 24 swears in new Board of Education

The Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in its members and welcome the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Newly elected member Alisa … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/26/24

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