Monday, January 20, 2025
The proposed Sands casino on the Nassau Coliseum site is sparking debate over how to balance economic growth with the preservation of Long Island's Hempstead Plains, one of the region's last undisturbed ecosystems. Environmental groups are raising concerns about potential impacts on local wildlife, water resources and migration patterns as they work with Sands and county officials to mitigate risks.
Sacred Heart Academy seniors Emma Amalia Carotenuto and Erica Revill have been selected as semifinalists in the Society of Science's 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, joining a group of 300 students nationwide.
Hofstra University and the Village of Hempstead honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a powerful celebration, featuring a parade, performances and a keynote address by emotional intelligence expert LaQuetta Solomon.
Blue Mermaid Gourmet in Uniondale serves up a vibrant fusion of Haitian and Jamaican flavors, offering dishes like jerk chicken and griot alongside a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Noah Burroughs, a Hempstead-born educator and village trustee, was sworn in as New York State Assemblyman for District 18 on Jan. 10.
Students at Uniondale High School are getting a head start on their college education through the Hofstra-Uniondale Pathway Program, which allows them to take college courses while still in high school and helps set them up for future success.
The Junior Friends of the Uniondale Public Library held their annual Kwanzaa celebration on the first night of the holiday, Dec. 26.
The Uniondale Board of Education recently showed their heartfelt appreciation for teacher assistants throughout the school district. At their December board meeting, one TA from each school in the district was recognized, appreciated and given special certificates from the district noting their “invaluable service” to the school community.
Uniondale kids got to ring in the new year a few days early at the Uniondale library during their “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration. Instead of waiting to stay up until 12 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, they celebrated with their own daytime countdown to 12 p.m. on Dec. 26.
Siela Bynoe was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island’s 6th Senate District on Jan. 5 at Westbury High School, with several hundred in attendance.
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
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.
Columnist
In politics, disagreements are inevitable. They’re part of a system designed to encourage debate and foster diverse perspectives. But some issues transcend politics — or at least they should.
Columnist
When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.
Columnist
As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.