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The Uniondale Public Library Board of Trustees is continuing efforts to secure land for a larger facility, arguing that the current building on Uniondale Avenue no longer meets the community’s long-term needs.

Uniondale Public Library continues negotiations with NUMC to relocate

For years, leaders at the Uniondale Public Library on Uniondale Avenue have pursued the same goal: securing enough space to build a larger facility that can better serve the community’s more

By Stacy Driks | 6/26/26

second-grader Ashawny Davis, 8, took aim at a target to dunk third-grade special education teacher Stephanie Stephenson in the dunk tank.

Smith Street Elementary School hosts annual Field Day

Students at Smith Street Elementary School traded classrooms for relay races, obstacle courses and a dunk tank during the school’s second annual Field Day, an end-of-year tradition designed to … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/26/26

L- R Syntychia Kendrick-Samuel Samuel Organics, DR Shawn Federico Brown Principal

Uniondale High School parents host annual Juneteenth celebration event

Dozens of Uniondale residents, most of the school district gathered at Uniondale High School on June 13 to celebrate Juneteenth early for the Uniondale High School PTA’s annual Juneteenth … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/26/26

Caribbean music brings a twist to line dancing at Uniondale Public Library

Community members gathered outside the Uniondale Public Library on June 20 to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month and Black Music History through an afternoon of line dancing. While line dancing … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/26/26

Linda Anderson, center, founder of Special Treasures Childcare, was recognized with a $5,000 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant. Her business provides childcare services and recently expanded into a standalone center with capacity for up to 68 children.

Special Treasures Childcare in Uniondale receives $5,000 in L.O.C.A.L grant

Long Island’s small-business community gathered June 16 at Optimum’s Bethpage headquarters for the third annual Small Business Summit, where Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation honored 40 businesses in long island more

By Stacy Driks | 6/26/26

Grand Avenue Elementary School students had a special meet and greet with a robotic character.

Grand Avenue Elementary School PTA hosts spring carnival

Grand Ave Elementary School Parent Teacher Association hosted a fun-filled carnival to welcome summer in June. Parents organized student vendors, games and community spirit. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/20/26

Rhylan Bailey, 11, of Uniondale, received a signed ball from former Met Art Shamsky. Rhylan, who plays in Uniondale Little League, was one of many young players who got tips on fundamentals, and souvenir balls, from former major leaguers

Former Major League Baseball players share lessons on and off the field with Uniondale players

While today’s major leaguers spend the summer traveling from ballpark to ballpark, a group of former professional baseball players brought their … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/19/26

The Grand Avenue Elementary School cast after its performance of “Cinderella, if the Shoe Fits,” a 1967 full-scale storybook production by Charles Perrault.

First theatrical production opens new opportunities at Grand Avenue Elementary School

For many students at Uniondale’s Grand Avenue Elementary School, stepping onto a stage for the first time was intimidating. But when the lights came on … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/19/26

California Avenue School second-place winner Ariella, left, holds her drawing of “Gourdy,” a plant-like creature that traps victims with vines and detonates bombs in water, while first-place winner Inaaya, displays “Brushly,” a villain that contaminates water by encouraging people to rinse dirty paintbrushes in sinks and waterways. Through the project they had a special visit from Dewey the mascot who presented the school with a 1,700 check.

Uniondale Students Create Water Pollution Villains for Dewey Clean Water Contest

A paintbrush that contaminates drinking water. A vine-covered creature that attacks water supplies. A sea monster that poisons lakes and oceans. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/19/26

Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas stands beside several of his paintings during a June 7 reception at the Uniondale Public Library. Mezilas said the collection reflects his lifelong artistic journey and pursuit of a distinctive visual style.

Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas showcases solo exhibition at Uniondale Public Library

For Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas, creating art has been a lifelong exercise in growth, experimentation and self-discovery — a journey he shared with visitors during a June 7 reception for his … more

By Stacy Driks | 6/19/26

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