West Hempstead honors local veterans during annual Memorial Day Parade

The West Hempstead annual Memorial Day parade took place on May 26, honoring those who fought for the freedom of the country.

Food Truck Rodeo kicks off at Crossroads Farm for summer 2025

Crossroad's Farm hosted the first of their summer Food Truck Rodeo's on May 30. Every Friday night from Memorial to Labor Day, the farm will host food trucks, music and kids activities for residents to come enjoy.

Remembering Martin Luther King’s visit to the Lakeview community, 60 years later

Sixty years after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Malverne, the school district assembled a panel to commemorate his legacy on May 19.

Get involved in the West Hempstead Senior Citizens Club

The West Hempstead Senior Citizens Club has been a fixture in the West Hempstead community for over 50 years. The club is a social and educational program for senior citizens in the local community.

West Hempstead Little League tee's off for 2025 season at Cherry Valley Field

The Garden City South West Hempstead Little League welcomed their 2025 season May 10.

Editorial

Dialing up a possible cellphone plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.

Columnist

Daniel Rehman: Education not just job training, but life preparation

Throughout my educational career, I’ve observed profound shifts in how we conceptualize true learning. While contemporary literacy discussions often become mired in political and technological debates, the essential question persists: What capabilities must students develop to flourish in an uncertain future?

Columnist

Tim Sullivan: We expect more from the MTA

“The MTA is not a good neighbor.” That’s what a former village trustee and municipal attorney once told me.

Columnist

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: Democracy suffers with budgets written in the dark

This year’s state budget process was deeply flawed from the start. The $254 billion spending plan was passed more than five weeks late, marking the fourth consecutive year under Governor Hochul that the budget has blown past its April 1 deadline.

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Empowering women to strengthen our communities

Nassau County has seen enormous improvements during my time in office. Thanks to major investments in our police, fire services and infrastructure, we were named the safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report.