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Town of Oyster Bay plans to add parking in Glen Head
In a move aimed at revitalizing Glen Head’s downtown area and supporting local businesses hit hard by the pandemic, the Town of Oyster Bay is in the process of purchasing an empty lot at 2 … more
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The Hessians were German soldiers hired from the Anhalt-Hesse province by the British Army during the American Revolution. They numbered in the thousands, and many of them chose to stay in the United States after the war.
Unveiling the Hessian history of Long Island at East Hillside Cemetery
A tapestry of history, culture and community comes alive each December during the annual American Revolution Hessian Christmas Ceremony. Organized by a number of local organizations, the event is a … more
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Ferrara dabbles in several different styles of art, including portraiture, photography and graphic design.
Sea Cliff artist Frank Ferrara finds the balance between art and music
The fall has brought with it the changing of the leaves in Sea Cliff, and also a changing of the featured artwork on display at the Sea Cliff Arts Council. The art of Frank Ferrara, a local musician … more
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This is the second such event hosted by Raynham Hall, building on the success of last year’s ‘Stirring up History’ dinner.
Enjoy a culinary journey through history with Diane Schwindt at Raynham Hall Museum
Raynham Hall Museum will be hosting an upcoming event that promises to transport attendees back to the colonial era, tantalizing taste buds with the flavors of yesteryear. “Stirring up History: … more
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Emma Eshaghoff, left, and Brianna Pietri planted daffodils outside the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center to honor the children murdered during the Holocaust and the Hamas-led terrorist attack in Israel.
Daffodils a sign of hope and community at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
The air outside the entrance to the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center was filled with the sweet scent of freshly turned soil. Children and their families worked to carefully plant daffodil … more
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Carolynn Eipel founded CareFirst two years ago. She has always been a caretaker at heart, she said, and has dedicated her life to helping seniors since she was 18 years old.
CareFirst finds a new home
Few transitions in life are as emotional and challenging as the role reversal between aging family members and adult children. Lisa Yeager fondly remembers her childhood with her aunt, Frances … more
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Workforce housing now at Garvies Point
For many, the high cost of living has made the American dream of home ownership out of reach. Rent prices have dramatically increased in recent years, leaving renters to decide between groceries, … more
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Browne's family has been living in Long Beach since 1924.
Meet the new L.B. Historical Society president
Jeanne Browne, 75, a Long Beach native with a lifelong connection to the community, has an eye for history. Browne wanted to spread that passion and interest among other residents, and assumed … more
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Long Island Cares’ on-site emergency food pantry facility is on the cusp of becoming operational and is expected to open this spring after months of bureaucratic delays.
This long-awaited Long Island Cares pantry plans to open next spring
The long-awaited and long-promised onsite emergency food pantry facility, run by the Freeport-based regional food bank, Long Island Cares, may finally be up and running by this spring. While the … more
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The Village of Valley Stream is transforming an overlooked parcel of land into its first community garden. Above, a community garden in the South Shore.
Community garden plans to grow fresh produce for neighbors by neighbors
Against the backdrop of concrete-paved streets often devoid of nature and clogged with traffic, residents, village officials, and environmental experts are planning to bring more green to the village … more
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