“Closed” is a sign we see all too often these days, and it’s become a hyperbolic symbol for the current business climate in our state. With National Independent Retailer Month — July — behind us, it’s easy to shift our focus away from supporting small businesses until next year. But given the vital role those businesses play in our communities, especially as many face collapse, we must remain attentive.
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By Ed Ra
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8/16/24
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Old Westbury Gardens lush grounds fill once again with those unmistakable bagpipe sounds and spectacle during a revamped edition of its annual summer festival, on Aug. 24.
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By Danielle Schwab
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8/14/24
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The Nassau County Legislature approved Las Vegas Sands’ 42-year lease agreement for the Nassau Coliseum and the surrounding property on Monday in an 18-1 vote. “The Nassau County Veterans …
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By Kelsie Radziski
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8/9/24
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Uniondale elementary students enjoyed a free night at the Long Island Children’s Museum for improving their reading skills as part of a summer literacy program.
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By Kelsie Radziski
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8/9/24
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Manor Engine Company 3 in Uniondale revealed its new fire engine, 753, during a festive community event, marking a milestone for the fire station.
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By Kelsie Radziski
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8/9/24
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The John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale unveiled its newly renovated facility, with sponsorship from Las Vegas Sands and other partners.
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8/9/24
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Sunbathing, surfing and maybe even a few sandcastles took a back seat last Saturday as a wresting tournament with nearly 250 participants dominated a steamy summer day in Long Beach.
The …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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Are you ready for some football? On Aug. 19, all 53 Nassau County public high school football programs can begin preparations for the upcoming season, scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 6 with six games …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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8/9/24
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Scorching, sweltering, suffocating. We’re all struggling to keep our cool these days, as a dangerous heat dome hovers over much of the country and threatens lives and livelihoods.
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By Lauren Krueger
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8/9/24
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In a world where news breaks instantly on our phones, cracking the world open in an instant, behold the weekly newspaper, the tortoise of the news business. As I write, I realize it’s not all bad to have time to think between 72-point headlines.
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By Randi Kreiss
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8/9/24
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