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Uniondale’s Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil, giving a presentation on Uniondale’s promise and commitment for its students — that it is their job to ensure that every student to walk through those halls is empowered, responsible, resilient, and prepared for not just college, but also leadership, and ultimately a career.
Building bonds beyond the bell
In recent years, the Uniondale school district has undergone many transformations in an attempt to better the student experience and help students not just succeed, but excel — and push them to go … more
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Assemblywoman Taylor Darling speaking at a climate justice rally in Hempstead, where she called on legislators and Gov. Kathy Hochul to support the Climate, Jobs, and Justice package and the People’s Climate Justice Budget.
The intersection of two crises
We’re in the midst of a global climate crisis — that is no secret. But for residents of Uniondale, who find themselves at the intersection of both an economic and climate crisis, it's … more
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One of Uniondale’s three water towers that supply the community, next to Turtle Hook Middle School.
Toxic taps
Water, a fundamental human right and the essence of life, should be a source of sustenance and security for every community — at least that is what we would expect in the richest nation on … more
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Flanked by active-duty Marines, Olga Brown-Young, fourth from left, and her sister Bimini Brown Hayes, third from left, displayed the honors their father, George T. Brown, received posthumously on Nov. 9 at Hempstead High School: the Congressional Medal of Honor; a framed version of the 2012 statement from President Barack Obama when he awarded the medal to the Montford Point Marines as a group; a U.S. flag sent from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito; and written citations from the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., State Senator Kevin Thomas, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Deputy Town Executive Dorothy Goosby, who stands second from left in the photo.
George T. Brown receives Congressional medal – and more
For George T. Brown to posthumously receive the rare Congressional Medal of Honor would be enough to make Hempstead proud. But renaming the atrium of Classroom Building A at Hempstead High School … more
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Board members of the American Legion Post 390, the largest veterans' organization in the country, dedicated to advocating for and supporting veterans, service members, and their communities by offering them much-needed resources like access to counseling, free and low-cost healthcare services, access to food pantries and more — located in the Village of Hempstead. From left: Harry Ransom, Mary Burns, Frank Neal
American Legion Post 390 wants to help younger vets
Now that the war in Afghanistan is over, veterans organizations like the American Legion Post 390, are looking to tap into the younger generation of veterans and their needs. From food pantries, … more
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Governor Kathy Hochul signing the Clean Slate Act, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed after an individual serves their sentence and is released from prison, if that person stays out of trouble and does not get convicted of an additional crime.
Clean Slate Act will give those with past criminal records a second chance
Many in the community are no strangers to uphill battles, but for the hundreds — if not thousands — who carry the weight of past convictions, the journey toward a brighter future has … 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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