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Policemen drove down Gale Avenue, ahead of Bob Beckwith’s casket, which was on top of a Baldwin Fire Department truck.
Bob Beckwith is remembered
Bob Beckwith, former FDNY firefighter, rushed out of retirement to help a friend find his missing son in ground zero, three days after the terrorist attacks shook NYC and the country to its core. This selfless choice turned Beckwith into a beacon of hope for the nation, which he embodied until he died on Feb. 4. more
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Mimi Pierre-Johnson, Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages at the Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center, showing their unity with constituents’ concerns about public transit equity on Long Island.
Nassau's public transportation riders demand transit equity
Addressing challenges in Long Island's transit system. Rally for fair funding, pay, and services in Uniondale, Roosevelt, Hempstead, and Elmont more
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The largest snowfall in two years struck Long Island Tuesday
Largest snowstorm in two years strikes Long Island
Over eight inches of heavy snowfall blanketed parts of Long Island, prompting school districts across Long Island to close Tuesday classes in anticipation. The snow began overnight and continued … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Nassau police arrested a woman they allege ran out on her bill at Ruth Chris, and then ran over her waiter as he tried to stop her.
Waiter injured trying to stop diner who failed to pay bill
Queens resident Tyra Saltus, 25, was arrested this week after being identified after an incident that left a waiter from Ruth Chris Steakhouse at Roosevelt Field mall with an injured foot — and … more
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The finished product of all of the paintings, inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas, one of the most accomplished and influential visual artists of the Harlem Renaissance.
Black History Month begins at the library
The Uniondale public library kicked off Black History Month with a slew of events this week, including a very indulgent and educational painting session where adult participants created their own … more
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Nassau County Legislator, Siela Bynoe, sharing her wisdom and helping teach students from Malverne and Uniondale about policy making and the legislative process.
Malverne and Uniondale team up for an empowering workshop
Malverne High School played host last week to a collaborative effort with students from Uniondale as part of the ongoing Girls Policy Network initiative. This collaborative venture is centered on … more
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters.
Long Island in need of more firefighters
In Nassau, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. Meanwhile, right here in Uniondale — a hamlet of … more
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Monique Darrisaw-Akil, superintendent of the Uniondale school district, speaking on Martin Luther King Jr. Day last month about King, his work and his dream. She believes it is important to teach students that Black history isn’t just about struggle and overcoming, but about the great contributions that Black Americans have made to our society despite the immense challenges they faced.
Black History Month hits Uniondale schools
It’s not often that Black history is appreciated, taught and celebrated as it should be in America. Even in more liberal states like New York, many people hear “Black history,” and … more
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A man arrested by the Hempstead Police Department last year has now sued both the department and the village claiming ‘excessive and unreasonable force.’
Hempstead man sues police over shooting
A $5 million federal lawsuit has been filed against Hempstead village and its police department by Patrick Alexis, a Hempstead resident who was shot by police during a confrontation last March The … more
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