Back to school for Uniondale students
Uniondale students and staff were excited for their first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Sept. 3.
Eight-year-old Uniondale author tops Amazon charts
Jomo Jesus Thomas Suriel, 8, is a best-selling author of four books on Amazon, with his latest book, "The Angry Vacuum," topping the Children’s Reference Education category.
Sands project gets more mixed reviews at county hearing
The Nassau County Legislature held a scoping hearing on Sept. 9 to hear public opinion on the required State Environmental Quality Review Act, or SEQRA, process.
Back to school bash at Uniondale Park
Peace Valley Haven, Inc., and Long Island Verified hosted a back to school giveaway last Sunday, the final weekend before the start of school. Kids and families gathered to enjoy the festivities and collect free school supplies.
New organization gives back to local community
The Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center held a Back to School Kids Fest the weekend before the start of the school year, where they had free backpacks, vendors, and fun games for all.
Uniondale native turned hobby into career
The many joys of birding in Uniondale
Uniondale native Christian Cooper — an avid bird-watcher with a memoir and a television show documenting his journey — gave a presentation at the Uniondale Public Library last Wednesday …
Young Uniondale students meet their teachers
New elementary school students had the chance to meet their teachers and peers at the Uniondale school district’s pre-k and kindergarten jamboree on Aug. 26. All the elementary schools in …
Suicide prevention and awareness in the Town of Hempstead
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the Town of Hempstead and the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation have teamed up for the second straight year to present a suicide prevention and awareness …
D&D Daycare rated best in Uniondale
TrustedCare recognized D&D Daycare as the best daycare in Uniondale. This year marks 25 years since the daycare on Uniondale Avenue first opened its doors. It was co-founded by business …
Former residents of Wilklow Avenue reunite
A most uncommon reunion occurred on Aug. 17 at Kennedy Memorial Park: that of a low-income project called Park Lake Apartments on Hempstead’s Wilklow Avenue (renamed Martin Luther King Drive in …
Editorial
Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off
As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.
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Enhancing education through accessible transportation
In the Village of Hempstead, the largest village in the country, the Hempstead Union Free School District has never had districtwide busing.
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Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.