Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Union Drive was officially dedicated to Erick Wendell Contreras last Saturday, honoring the fallen detective and his legacy.
The Uniondale School District is helping reshape educational opportunities for students through the New York State Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) program, offering a unique pathway to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Turtle Hook Middle School celebrated its inaugural Multicultural Night, where students presented 79 vibrant poster boards representing cultures from around the globe.
The Village of Hempstead honored local veterans at their annual appreciation luncheon on Nov. 21, gathering service members, their families and community leaders to celebrate those who have served.
Evergreen Charter School in Hempstead is seeking approval from the New York State Education Department to expand its student enrollment, sparking a heated debate between supporters and critics of charter schools.
Girls Inc. of Long Island celebrated its annual luncheon on Nov. 7, honoring young women for their personal growth and advocacy while raising funds to support the organization’s mission of empowering girls.
Ebony Guerrier, a Uniondale mother and school paraprofessional, is using her passion for giving back to create a ripple of support across her community through Mrs. G’s Brown Bag Charity. What began as a small food and clothing giveaway during the pandemic has grown into a beloved initiative, uniting local families and spreading kindness year-round.
The Lawrence Road Middle School PTSA and Junior Honor Society hosted their second annual Health Fair, offering the community valuable resources and information on a range of health topics.
The Uniondale school district and the Symphonic Pops of Long Island orchestra teamed up to celebrate Latin music, culminating in a powerful “Sabor Sinfónico” performance at Uniondale High School.
Jasmin Moghbeli, who was raised in Baldwin, visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Uniondale, when she was growing up, and there she first immersed herself in the history of flight. On Nov. 7 she returned to the museum — this time as a NASA astronaut.
Amid a rise in school threats across Long Island, including 80 reported incidents in September, Nassau County officials and the Uniondale School District are emphasizing the importance of school safety.
Editorial
With the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks. …
Columnist
We are living through an unprecedented and exceedingly imperfect time in our nation’s history. This year, not endorsing meant keeping silent when silence may have implied that both presidential candidates met minimal standards for serving in the nation’s highest office.
Columnist
It’s women, just like me, who have serious doubts about their own gender. I’ve seen and heard from many of them, “I’m a woman, and I could never vote for a woman.”
Columnist
Serving New York’s 4th Congressional District has been an honor. Indeed, being entrusted with the sacred honor of representing my Long Island neighbors on Capitol Hill is a duty I have taken extraordinarily seriously every day.