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Closed for business? N.Y.’s small retailers need help.

“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. more

By Ed Ra | 8/16/24

Competitors put their strength to the test in the Caber Toss.

Celtic traditions shine proudly at Old Westbury Gardens

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. more

By Danielle Schwab | 8/14/24

The Town of Hempstead is suing to reclaim four dogs from the PawsEver Home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after the Wantagh shelter terminated its agreement with the Florida sanctuary.

Town of Hempstead sues Florida sanctuary over unreturned dogs

The Town of Hempstead is taking legal action to recover four dogs from an animal sanctuary in Florida, claiming the organization violated the town’s agreement plan to care for them. more

By Charles Shaw | 8/9/24

Seaford resident Debbie Mirer, right, and Matthew Magilavy volunteer weekly at Long Island Cares Inc., assisting clients struggling with food insecurity.

Seaford resident serves with kindness at Long Island Cares

Seaford resident Debbie Mirer has displayed hard work while performing all of her tasks with kindness at the food bank run by Long Island Cares. more

By Lara Murray-Sterzel | 8/9/24

Justin Heller, left, with Danny Cronin and Peyton Nemeth, simulating the Olympics with a torch of their own during the final week of the Seaford Recreation program at the district’s middle school on Aug. 1.

Seaford Recreation celebrates 19 years of summer fun

For nearly two decades, the Seaford Recreation summer program has provided a fun space for children from kindergarten through sixth grade to engage in diverse activities. Founded by Seaford … more

By Charles Shaw | 8/9/24

Students in the Levittown Camp Invention program created light boxes with functional LED lights using a variety of materials.

Students get inventive at Levittown summer camps

Teamwork and creative thinking were the themes for students from across the Levittown School District as they enjoyed a wide range of activities at Camp Invention and STEM Camp held at Wisdom Lane Middle School. more

8/9/24

The Seaford School District welcomes two new assistant directors for the pupil personnel services department. Dana Battaglia, left, will work with the elementary schools and Jamie Hermel is working at the secondary level.

A warm welcome for Seaford’s Pupil Personnel Services assistant directors

The Seaford School District announced the appointment of two administrators in the Pupil Personnel Services department. Dana Battaglia is the elementary assistant director and Jamie Hermel has been named secondary assistant director. more

8/9/24

Gregg LaPenna, left, and Kevin Martinsen were two of the elder competitors in last Saturday’s beach wrestling tournament.

Beach wrestling returns to Long Beach

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 … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/9/24

Jake Classie, right, and Mepham will be playing for a new head coach this fall as Tom Mazeika takes over the helm of the Pirates.

Morning kickoffs for Nassau County football

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 … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/9/24

To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels

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. more

By Lauren Krueger | 8/9/24

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