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George T. Brown was one of the original group of young Black men who trained to become U.S. Marines at Montford Point, North Carolina during the 1940s. After leaving the military, Brown became an educator. He served as the dean of Hempstead High School, 1970-1990, the first Black dean on Long Island.
George T. Brown to receive posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor
When Hempstead educator and school board trustee Olga Brown-Young saw a program about the Montford Point Marines on television late last January, she realized that her father, George T. Brown, had … more
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A judge has ruled the lease signed by the Las Vegas Sands can continue for now, while an appeals hearing is scheduled.
Sands Coliseum project can move forward for now, after appeal court's stay
Las Vegas Sands can continue to move forward with its plans for a $4 billion commercial redevelopment at  the Nassau Coliseum — at least for now. more
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Scott Davis, who was elected to represent part of the Village of Hempstead, says he looks forward to representing this community and working together with Siela Bynoe towards improving the future of residents in both Hempstead and Uniondale
‘Very status-quo election,’ Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs says
Voters across Long Island headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for the Nassau County Legislature and the Hempstead Town Board. In the Uniondale-focused race for the seat in the … more
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Ray Ramos, a 21-year combat veteran, driving a military vehicle when he was stationed in Iraq in April 2003. Ray believes Veterans are in need of publicly funded resources in order to address a lot of the issues facing those who have served.
‘Every day should be Veterans Day’
In Veterans Day tradition, we honor the men and women who have served the nation. We march in parades, salute their bravery, and offer our heartfelt thanks. But in Uniondale, which got its name … more
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Inside the early voting room in the Sherman Van Ness Fire Station on Uniondale Avenue.
Election Day is approaching, are you prepared?
As Election Day steadily approaches, Uniondale finds itself at the center of a pivotal political battleground. The race for representation is heating up — with Don Clavin up for re-election as Town … more
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Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby hosted a breast cancer awareness event at Hempstead Town Hall on Oct. 28. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, though men get it as well.
Deputy Supervisor Goosby hosts breast cancer and health event
“I think about the ones who have passed on because they did not bother to go,” said Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby. She was talking about going to physicians for regular cancer … more
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A man and a woman suffered gunshot injuries in a home on Newton Avenue in Uniondale on Oct. 29, and the woman subsequently died.
Tragedy on Newton Avenue
The tragedy that unfolded on Newton Avenue early Sunday morning has left Uniondale in shock, and cast a somber cloud over the community. Police roamed the street, between Edgemere and Amsterdam … more
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Group photo of students and faculty from throughout the high school who dressed up for the day.
Uniondale High School embraced the Halloween spirit
Ghouls, goblins, and great times filled the hallways of Uniondale high school this Halloween as students, teachers, and administrators came together for a spook-tacular day. Since the reins over … more
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Lawrence Road Middle School has been experiencing leaks, closing down their sixth grade wing
From dream to nightmare and back again at Lawrence Road Middle School
The nightmare of temporarily sealing off the entire sixth-grade wing at Lawrence Road Middle School actually started with the fulfillment of a dream. With bond funding approved by Uniondale … more
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Kevin Rivera, formerly of Uniondale, saved seven members of a family from a house fire in Syosset on Sept. 10, 2022. His 1-year-old son, Kayden, grabbed his father’s Good Samaritan award at the American Red Cross ceremony on Oct. 26, while award presenter Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial, looked on. Jose Dominguez, CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island, presented Rivera with a citation sent by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.
Red Cross recognizes Uniondale's Kevin Rivera, hero who saved 7 in fire
The Uniondale community can take pride in Kevin Rivera. Standing under replicas of a Blue Angels plane and the lunar module at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Oct. 26, the former Uniondale … more
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