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New Costco policy highlights double standard on ID’s

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances. more

By Ari Brown | 8/23/24

Hempstead deserves solutions, leadership from Blakeman

The 59,000 residents of the Village of Hempstead are facing major issues that threaten to impede their access to nutritious food and clean water. As the leader of the municipal entity directly responsible for administering social services and preserving the welfare of our residents, I implore Nassau County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman and his administration to work with the coequal legislative branch and village officials to address the full magnitude of the challenges these compounding concerns are creating for our shared constituencies. more

By Siela Bynoe | 8/23/24

Jayden Taylor, a Walt Whitman High School product, tops the depth chart at quarterback for the Lions, who play four of their first five games on the road.

New era for Nassau C.C. football

Jhaleel Oswald, a former Nassau Community College football captain and key member of its 2013 Toro Bowl-winning team, is the Lions’ new head coach after running the defense/special teams under … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 8/21/24

The 'significant' garage fire was so hot, it melted the siding on both neighboring homes.

Malvene, Lakeview F.D.s put out garage and car fires

The Malverne and Lakeview fire departments responded to a garage fire in the early morning hours of August 13. The fire, which officials described as “significant,” decimated the garage … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/21/24

Isaac Samuelson, 17, and Akiva Secter, 14, both of West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 613, had just finished a 100-mile trek through New Mexico with the National Jewish Scouting Committee when a man on their flight home nearly died. The scouts and Secter’s mother, Rachel Travis, helped save his life.

West Hempstead Boy Scouts save a life mid-flight

Isaac Samuelson, 17, of West Hempstead’s Boy Scout Troop 613, was looking forward to napping on his flight home. He wasn’t expecting to help save a life. … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/21/24

Singer Tony B, the featured performer each year, is acclaimed for his renditions of Jolson’s standards.

Celebrate the 'World's Greatest Entertainer' at annual Al Jolson Festival

Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, on Sept. 7. more

By Iris Wiener | 8/21/24

The Bedell House, in West Hempstead, dated back to 1644. It was transplanted to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in 1982 with plans for renovation. The house sat abandoned for more than 30 years, and was eventually demolished. Groups are trying to keep the Franklin Theater from the same fate.

Can sites be saved from W.H. Bedell House's fate?

In 1982, the Historic Bedell House was transplanted from its home of West Hempstead to Old Bethpage Village Restoration, with promises of renovation. In 2017 it was demolished. That’s exactly … more

By Nicole Wagner | 8/16/24

Andre Cade swings big at the ninth annual Family Love Foundation softball tournament.

Family Love Foundation's 2024 Softball Tournament

When neighbors help neighbors, not just the stomach is fed — the soul is, too. The ninth annual Family Love Foundation softball game was a literal hit, and raised food donations for hungry … more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/16/24

The summer program gets kids out of their bubble and helps them make new friends before they enter kindergarten.

"ABC Academy" preparing little learners for kindergarten

The ABC Academy is in full swing. The summer program, at Maurice W. Downing Primary School, gives incoming kindergartners the opportunity meet new friends, to learn and to have fun. more

By Nicole Formisano | 8/16/24

Malverne Summer Theatre’s third summer production was Shrek the Musical — a production the whole family can enjoy.

Malverne Summer Theatre's "Shrek: the Musical"

Malverne neighbors grabbed their lawn chairs and packed their popcorn to enjoy Malverne Summer Theatre's "Shrek: the Musical." more

By Ryan Alfano | 8/16/24

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