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Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. discusses what the village has done and is doing to have no shootings in the first six months of the year.

Hempstead Village Mayor Waylyn Hobbs announces zero shootings in first half of 2026

For most people, turning 101 might mean looking back on a lifetime of accomplishments. For World War II and Korean War veteran John Bannerman of Rockville Centre, it is another opportunity to create … more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/7/26

District Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil talked with students Jeremiah, left, and Adrian about their robotic project.

The Uniondale school district promotes learning during the summer – but don’t call it summer school

While many children spend their summers at camp, Uniondale students are spending theirs building robots and creating art projects tied to science, writing and poetry. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/31/26

A new commemorative plaque, dedicated by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, marks the site of Babe Ruth's legendary airplane catch at Mitchel Field.

Babe Ruth's famous 1926 airplane catch recreated at Mitchel Field

Eyes turned skyward once again over Mitchel Field as Nassau County officials recreated one of baseball’s most improbable moments — Babe Ruth catching a ball from an airplane more

By Stacy Driks | 7/31/26

Courtesy Uniondale school district Fabric squares decorated by participants for the library’s African American 250 series reflected the themes of creativity, literacy and community explored during the program.

Northern Parkway principal connects music, literature and identity at Uniondale Public library

For Bilal Polson, literacy is about more than words printed on a page. The Northern Parkway Elementary School principal sees literacy in music, movement, culture and the stories people build more

By Stacy Driks | 7/31/26

Franklin, the Long Island Children’s Museum’s Eastern box turtle and oldest animal ambassador, celebrated his 50th birthday with a special “shell-ebration.”

Franklin the Eastern box turtle turns 50 at Long Island Children's Museum

The Long Island Children’s Museum celebrated a milestone birthday for one of its most beloved residents as Franklin, the museum’s Eastern box turtle, turned 50. more

By Stacy Driks | 7/31/26

Third-place winner was a 1965 Corvette owned by Kevin Vasti, of Hicksville.

Vettes, Jets & Rockets car show raises funds for Cradle of Aviation Museum

The Long Island Corvette Owners Association hosted the Vettes, Jets & Rockets car show in the Cradle of Aviation Museum parking lot last Sunday. The event featured 58 vehicles ranging from … more

By Stacy Driks | 7/31/26

The Hamlet of Uniondale Chamber of Commerce hosted its first meeting last week, led by President Mike Capillo; Stacey Richardson, president of the Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center; and chamber Vice President Ronnie Williams. Among the topics they discussed was the possibility of beautifying Uniondale Avenue.

Hamlet of Uniondale Chamber of Commerce business leaders push for downtown beautification, streetscape improvements

Calls to beautify Uniondale’s downtown are being heard once more, years after Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead announced a multimillion-dollar streetscape project along Uniondale Avenue. … more

By Mashiat Azmi | 7/24/26

Shawn White, of the Hempstead area, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Walmart failed to protect him after he repeatedly reported workplace harassment at the Uniondale location, and later retaliated against him by firing him

Former Walmart employee sues company over alleged harassment, retaliation at Uniondale store

A former Walmart team lead who worked at the company’s Uniondale and Valley Stream stores has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the company failed to protect him after he repeatedly reported … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/24/26

Saul Berrios, owner of Viper Collision, in Uniondale, organized the first ever Viper Collision Car and Bike Show on Sunday at the John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale. Funds raised during the inaugural event were donated to community programs. One of the 40 cars showcased in the community center parking lot was a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, one of the collision shop’s commercial vehicles. Berrios said he enjoys taking the car out and attracting the attention of pedestrians and other drivers.

Viper Collision brings community together with Uniondale car show at John J. Byrne Community Center

For Viper Collision, the custom cars on display Saturday weren’t just polished showpieces — they were a way to bring Uniondale together more

By Stacy Driks | 7/24/26

Courtesy Uniondale school district Randdy Acosta, a rising senior at Uniondale High School, will serve as the student board member on the Uniondale Board of Education during the 2026-27 school year.

Three things to know about the elected Uniondale school district board members

Every union free school district is governed by a Board of Education made up of a president, vice president and trustees. This year, Uniondale voters re-elected Board President Mary Bediako, 75 and … more

By Stacy Driks | 7/24/26

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